Easy Sheet-Pan Beef Kebabs
Easy Sheet-Pan Beef Kebabs
Ingredients
For the Kebabs
- 2 pounds ground beef, 85/15
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 lemon, zested
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon honey or date syrup, optional
For the Quick Yogurt Sauce
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- as needed salt
- as needed pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dill, finely chopped (or parsley)
For the Pita Build (Optional)
- 4 pita bread
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- as needed salt
- as needed olive oil
- as needed pickled red onion
- as needed chili oil, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, finely chopped parsley, lemon zest, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, cinnamon, olive oil, and optional honey or date syrup. Gently mix everything until just combined, being careful not to overmix, which can make the kebabs tough.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Transfer the seasoned beef mixture to the prepared sheet pan. Using your hands or a flat press, evenly flatten the mixture across the entire sheet pan to about 3/4 inch thick.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Using a knife or a scoring tool, gently score the flattened beef mixture into kebab-sized rows. This will make it easier to portion after cooking.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Bake the beef kebabs in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until just cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 160°F.
⏱️ 14 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Carefully remove the sheet pan from the oven and spoon off any excess fat that has accumulated.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Change the oven setting to broil. Return the sheet pan to the oven and broil for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully, until the kebabs are nicely browned and slightly crispy on top.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ broil
- 8
While the kebabs are cooking, prepare the quick yogurt sauce. In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, and finely chopped dill (or parsley). Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
To assemble your pita build, warm a piece of pita bread. Spread a generous layer of the prepared yogurt sauce onto the pita. Place a cooked beef kebab on top of the yogurt sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Add sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, seasoned with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Top with pickled red onion and, if desired, a drizzle of chili oil. Fold the pita to create a wrap and enjoy immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Easy Sheet-Pan Beef Kebabs
For the Kebabs
- 2 pounds ground beef, 85/15
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 lemon, zested
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon honey or date syrup, optional
For the Quick Yogurt Sauce
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- as needed salt
- as needed pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dill, finely chopped (or parsley)
For the Pita Build (Optional)
- 4 pita bread
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- as needed salt
- as needed olive oil
- as needed pickled red onion
- as needed chili oil, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, finely chopped parsley, lemon zest, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, cinnamon, olive oil, and optional honey or date syrup. Gently mix everything until just combined, being careful not to overmix, which can make the kebabs tough.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Transfer the seasoned beef mixture to the prepared sheet pan. Using your hands or a flat press, evenly flatten the mixture across the entire sheet pan to about 3/4 inch thick.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Using a knife or a scoring tool, gently score the flattened beef mixture into kebab-sized rows. This will make it easier to portion after cooking.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Bake the beef kebabs in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until just cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 160°F.
⏱️ 14 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Carefully remove the sheet pan from the oven and spoon off any excess fat that has accumulated.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Change the oven setting to broil. Return the sheet pan to the oven and broil for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully, until the kebabs are nicely browned and slightly crispy on top.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ broil - 8
While the kebabs are cooking, prepare the quick yogurt sauce. In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, and finely chopped dill (or parsley). Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
To assemble your pita build, warm a piece of pita bread. Spread a generous layer of the prepared yogurt sauce onto the pita. Place a cooked beef kebab on top of the yogurt sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Add sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, seasoned with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Top with pickled red onion and, if desired, a drizzle of chili oil. Fold the pita to create a wrap and enjoy immediately.
⏱️ 2 min