Juicy Sheet Pan Middle Eastern Beef Kebabs
Juicy Sheet Pan Middle Eastern Beef Kebabs
Ingredients
For the Kebabs
- 2 pounds ground beef, 85/15 recommended
- 1/2 white onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper, optional
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- as needed avocado oil, for greasing sheet pan
For the Salad
- 2 Persian cucumbers, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sumac
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 Persian cucumber, grated, liquid pressed out
- 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For Serving
- as needed lavash
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Prepare a quarter sheet pan by lightly greasing it with avocado oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a small food processor, combine the 1/2 white onion, 1 red bell pepper, and 4 cloves garlic. Blend until the mixture is finely minced and appears liquidy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Transfer the blended vegetable mixture to a bowl. Use a paper towel to press out and remove as much excess moisture as possible from the vegetables.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
In a large bowl, add the 2 pounds ground beef. Add the drained onion/bell pepper/garlic mixture, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper (if using), 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Using your hands, thoroughly mix all the kebab ingredients until they are well incorporated and evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Spread the beef mixture evenly across the greased quarter sheet pan, forming a flat, uniform layer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Using a knife, score the beef mixture horizontally and vertically to create individual kebab portions, mimicking the appearance of restaurant-style kebabs.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Bake the kebabs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
After baking, switch the oven to broil. Broil the kebabs for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly charred.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Carefully cut the beef along the previously scored lines to separate the individual kebab portions.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
For the salad, chop the 2 Persian cucumbers, 1/2 red onion, and 2 Roma tomatoes. In a bowl, combine the chopped vegetables with 2 tablespoons sumac, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons avocado oil, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Toss to combine.
⏱️ 5 min
- 12
For the yogurt sauce, combine 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 grated Persian cucumber (ensure liquid is pressed out), the juice of 1/2 lemon, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a bowl. Stir until well mixed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 13
To serve, take a piece of lavash. Spread a layer of the yogurt sauce, add a portion of the beef kebab, and top with the prepared salad. Roll up the lavash to create a wrap. Alternatively, serve the kebabs and salad over rice or in pita bread.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Juicy Sheet Pan Middle Eastern Beef Kebabs
For the Kebabs
- 2 pounds ground beef, 85/15 recommended
- 1/2 white onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper, optional
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- as needed avocado oil, for greasing sheet pan
For the Salad
- 2 Persian cucumbers, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sumac
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 Persian cucumber, grated, liquid pressed out
- 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For Serving
- as needed lavash
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Prepare a quarter sheet pan by lightly greasing it with avocado oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a small food processor, combine the 1/2 white onion, 1 red bell pepper, and 4 cloves garlic. Blend until the mixture is finely minced and appears liquidy.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Transfer the blended vegetable mixture to a bowl. Use a paper towel to press out and remove as much excess moisture as possible from the vegetables.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
In a large bowl, add the 2 pounds ground beef. Add the drained onion/bell pepper/garlic mixture, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper (if using), 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Using your hands, thoroughly mix all the kebab ingredients until they are well incorporated and evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Spread the beef mixture evenly across the greased quarter sheet pan, forming a flat, uniform layer.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Using a knife, score the beef mixture horizontally and vertically to create individual kebab portions, mimicking the appearance of restaurant-style kebabs.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Bake the kebabs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
After baking, switch the oven to broil. Broil the kebabs for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly charred.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Carefully cut the beef along the previously scored lines to separate the individual kebab portions.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
For the salad, chop the 2 Persian cucumbers, 1/2 red onion, and 2 Roma tomatoes. In a bowl, combine the chopped vegetables with 2 tablespoons sumac, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons avocado oil, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Toss to combine.
⏱️ 5 min - 12
For the yogurt sauce, combine 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 grated Persian cucumber (ensure liquid is pressed out), the juice of 1/2 lemon, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a bowl. Stir until well mixed.
⏱️ 3 min - 13
To serve, take a piece of lavash. Spread a layer of the yogurt sauce, add a portion of the beef kebab, and top with the prepared salad. Roll up the lavash to create a wrap. Alternatively, serve the kebabs and salad over rice or in pita bread.
⏱️ 1 min