INGREDIENTS
1/2 lb
ground beef
1/2 lb
ground lamb
1
egg, beaten
1/2 cup
fresh bread crumbs (grind some fresh in your mini processor if you have any bread lying around, or use prepared crumbs)
1/2 cup
finely crumbled goat cheese (you can use feta)
1/2 cup
finely chopped scallions
1/4 cup
chopped parsley
1/4 cup
chopped mint
1 tsp
ground cumin
1 tsp
ground cardamom (or cinnamon)
1 tsp
ground allspice
salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tbsp
olive oil for browning
pine nuts for garnish
Yogurt Sauce
2 cups
yogurt
1/4 cup
tahini (optional)
1/2 cup
cilantro, parsley, mint, or a combination, finely minced
juice of 1 lemon
1 clove
garlic, minced
salt