Pre-soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes if using.
Preheat grill, or preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl using clean hands until well combined (don't overmix).
Gently form meat into oblong patties, either on the pre-soaked wooden skewers or on their own.
Grill for about 20 minutes, carefully turning the kebab with tongs half way. Cook until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F using a meat thermometer.**
OR Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F using a meat thermometer.*** Then broil for a minute or two to brown the meat.
Let kebabs rest (tented with foil, if you want) for a few minutes before eating so that juices redistribute throughout the meat.
Serve with bbq side dishes, rice, garden salad, soft pita bread, veggies and hummus or tzatziki.