In a large bowl, put the ground meat (beef or a mixture of beef and lamb), onion, garlic, parsley, paprika, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, cumin, and water.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Put oil in a non stick pan (just enough to coat the bottom of the pan) over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, reduce the heat to medium low.