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My Mum's homemade minced steak kebabs

My Mum's homemade minced steak kebabs are vibrant, fresh, tasty and easy to bring to the table under pressure. I know more than ever that finding simple ways to feed my family feels like gold dust. When I discover a new recipe it is a good day. But sometimes the best fix for family life is the food my Mum taught me to cook.
When I make this recipe for my family I love to see everyone enjoying it, the food becoming part of the future paying homage to the past. Food like this is affordable, simple, tasty and for me, it is filled with stories. Stories are the way we learn and grow, the way we celebrate and grieve. Feeding a family isn't just about what's for dinner, it's about connection, experience and celebration.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cucumber diced
  • 3-4 tomatoes diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 1 lettuice (cos, romain, or iceberg shredded
  • 2 onions finely diced
  • 6 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 lemons
  • 500 g minced steak
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 red chilli finely diced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • pinch dried chilli flakes
  • 4 pittas

Instructions
 

  • Prepare all your ingredients and set them aside in bowls. Dice both onions and split in half. One half will be set aside in a bowl while the other half will be cooked with the minced steak.
  • In a big pan drizzle extra virgin olive oil and add 1/2 of your diced onion, followed by the crushed garlic and give it all a good mix. fry on a medium heat until soft (2-3 minutes)
  • Add your minced steak to the onions and garlic. Using the back of a fork break the meat down until there are no chunks/lumps. This might take a few minutes but don't be tempted to make do. My Mum is keen on this step. She adds a drizzle of water to help break the meat down.
  • Once broken down you will continue to cook your meat for 4-5 minutes. Add your oregano. At this stage I seperate a bit for the children.
  • Add the chopped chilli and season the meat, give it a good mix and continue to cook on a medium heat. Meanwhile grill yout pitta breads.
  • I quite like it when the meat gets a little bit charred in parts. This typically happens when you leave the meat on a low heat for longer, say an extra 10 minutes. If you are in a rush you can stick to the recipe and serve as soon as the meat is cooked.
  • Add lemon juice and salt to your onions. Then add your dried chilli flakes and salt to your tomatoes.

Assemble your pittas.

  • We always cut open the pittas to make pockets and stuff them with lettuice. Followed by minced steak and all the salad. You can add some more minced steak to top and finish with salt, lemon juice and a spoonful of tzatzik and a wedge of lemon on the side.
  • We alway have a mix of hot sauces pickled peppers at the table so everyone can please themselves. Serve these immediatly and enjoy!

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