BISON KOFTA KEBABS
Kofta kebabs are a great showcase for bison’s tender and moist texture. Mixed with Middle Eastern flavors like coriander and cinnamon, ground bison is perfect on the skewer. These aren’t your everyday meatball!
1 lb ground bison
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp minced onion
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp ground coriander
2 tsp cumin
pinch of cinnamon
pinch of cayenne
pinch of freshly ground black pepper
olive oil, as needed
Tzatziki sauce, for serving
In a large bowl, combine the ground bison with the onion, cilantro, and seasonings. On two greased or parchment-lined baking sheets, divide the mixture into roughly 20 balls. Wrap each ball around 20 skewers and shape the bison mixture into elongated pieces, about 3 inches long around the skewers. Place the baking sheets in the refrigerator, and let the kebabs chill for at least 2 hours.
After 2 hours, preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Grease the grill grates with olive oil, and working in batches, add the skewers to the grill. Cook the skewers, turning occasionally, until charred and cooked through, about 5 minutes.