Grilled Beef-and-Lamb Kofte

• 3 ounces stale baguette (about 1/3 of a standard baguette), torn into small pieces
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 pound ground beef chuck
• 1/2 pound ground lamb
• Olive oil, for brushing
• Warm pita bread or mashed potatoes, for serving

1. In a large bowl, soak the bread in the hot water until absorbed, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the onion, parsley, egg, salt and pepper and knead until combined.
3. Knead in the beef and lamb until combined.
4. Line a large baking sheet with plastic wrap.
5. Using moistened hands, roll the meat mixture into 18 oval patties.
6. Cover and refrigerate the patties for at least 1 hour.
7. Preheat a grill pan.
8. Brush the kofte with olive oil and grill over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes.
9. Serve immediately with warm pita bread or mashed potatoes.

stale baguette, water, onion, flatleaf parsley, egg, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, ground beef, ground lamb, olive oil, pita bread

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/grilled-beef-and-lamb-kofte (may not work)