In a food processor, pulse together ½ medium yellow onion, 3-4 large cloves garlic, and a large handful of fresh parsley. Pulse well.

Add 1b of ground beef (or mixture of beef/lamb) to a large bowl. Top it with the marinate. Then add three pinches salt, 1tbsp thyme, ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp cumin, 1 to 1.5 tbsp sumac, ½ tbsp Aleppo pepper, and fresh cracked pepper.

Now, to make it super juicy, add ¼ to ½ tsp baking soda and ¼ cup bone broth. Mix it well, ensuring everything is mixed well. Cover and let it soak up the flavors for at least 30 mins, but ideally 2-4 hours.

When you are ready to eat, dip your fingers in a bit of water to make it easier, then use your hands to roll them into logs, patties, or whatever shape you prefer. You can grill these or if you dont have one, or pan fry them on medium heat till they develop a nice crust on all sides. Time depends on how thick/thin you make them, so just make them to your liking.

I plated these up and dusted with more sumac, fresh parsley, and served it with an easy labneh dip (or thick greek yogurt) that I mixed with lemon juice, salt, and topped with olive oil and Aleppo pepper.

I also added some simple pickled red onions I made by slicing 1 large red onion super fine. Add the onion to a bowl. Top with the juice of 1 large lemon, a couple pinches salt, and 2 tbsp sumac. Mix well, then let onions sit for 30 mins or so, stirring a few times during that time.