Dawn, while you can put it in the food processor, you have to be very careful not to
buzz it into smithereens. I'd shred most of it by either 1 or 2 bursts in the processor, or do it by hand. Depends on how chunky you want it. The meat turns out fantastic with tons of flavor, so I like to leave the chunks about the width of a chickpea or a bit larger. The marjoram (or I substitute dried oregano) really makes this dish something special.