Spiced Beef Kabobs with Herbed Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Serve this savory beef with toasted bread and a spicy herb salad.
Soak the skewers in water for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, put the bread and water so that they cover it in a small bowl; let stand for 10 minutes. Squeeze any excess liquid out of the bread with your hands; transfer the bread to a large bowl. Add the beef and the following 9 ingredients.Brush the cold grill grate with cooking spray. Preheat the grill to 400 ° (medium-high). Divide the ground beef mixture into 8 portions and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Squeeze and flatten each serving around the skewer, forming a 4-5-inch oval.Cook on the grill, covered, for 7-8 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Serve warm with pita bread slices, yogurt-tahini sauce, and herbed cucumber and tomato salad.Prepare these kebabs two days before cooking and store them in the refrigerator. Roast them on the grill just before serving.