Mini Lulu Kebabs on Lemongrass Sticks

 

1 ½ pound ground beef

1 T. minced garlic

¼ C. minced fresh cilantro

2 T. grated peeled ginger

2 T. soy sauce

½ tsp. kosher salt

½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

4 stalks lemongrass, cut into twelve 4-inch sticks

 

Preheat the broiler. Lightly mix the ground beef, garlic, cilantro, ginger, and soy sauce in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Dampen your hands. Form the meat into 12 balls. Thread a piece of lemongrass halfway through each ball; press the meat mixture down the stalk to form a sausage-like shape, leaving some of the stalk uncovered for the handle. Put the pops on a foil-lined broiler pan and broil until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side.