Easy sheets pan beef kofta recipe that is loaded with delicious flavors and so simple to make! Ground beef mixed with onions, herbs, and seasonings and then baked in a sheet pan until juicy and tender.
If you love Mediterranean dishes, check out my other recipes like my Greek Chicken!
BEEF KOFTA RECIPE
This simple sheet pan version of the popular Middle Eastern Beef Kofta kabobs is going to become your go-to dinner! Flavorful ground beef spread out onto a baking sheet and baked until tender and juicy and then served with all your favorite dishes. This simple sheet pan kofta recipe is perfect for weeknight dinner, hosting or for meal prep!
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Beef– You want to use lean ground beef for this recipe; I like to stay around 85-90% lean. You can also swap the ground beef for ground lamb for a more traditional kofta recipe.
- Oil– Adding a little bit of olive oil to the ground beef helps you get juicy, moist kofta.
- Water– When adding water, it gives this ground beef extra juices.
- Garlic– You can’t forget the freshly minced garlic for added flavors! Either freshly minced garlic or jarred minced garlic can be used.
- Onion– Red or yellow onion can be used. You can either chop or grate the onions.
- Herbs– You can use either fresh cilantro or parsley! It adds so many extra flavors!
- Seasonings– What makes this ground beef recipe so rich and flavorful is all the seasonings that give you the perfect Mediterranean flavors! This recipe calls for salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, and coriander.
HOW TO MAKE SHEET PAN BEEF KOFTA
This hearty and flavorful sheet pan beef kofta comes together in no time, making it the perfect weeknight dinner!
- Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients with the ground beef until well combined.
- Transfer the ground beef mixture to the lined baking sheet and spread evenly along the entire sheet pan.
- With a butter knife, score the ground beef going all the way through, creating about 8-10 even sized strips.
- Bake uncovered for about 8-10 minutes. For an extra crispy, lastly, broil for a couple minutes, until the beef is crispy on the top.
- Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for a couple minutes.
- Cut along the scoring that was made before baking and serve with desired sides.
| Extra Flavors– For added flavors, add some sliced onions, tomatoes and peppers around the ground beef and bake together! |
BEEF KOFTA KABOBS-
You can totally also make ground beef kabobs by adding the ground beef onto kabob sticks before baking or grilling!
- Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the ground beef mixture.
- Take about ½ cup of beef and mold it around wooden skewers, creating a log shape. Repeat with all the meat mixture. (You can use more or less meat on each skewer, depending on preference.)
- Add the kabobs onto the baking sheet and bake until cooked through. Broil for a couple of minutes for extra crisp.
SERVING IDEAS
Pair this easy ground beef kofta with the right sides for the ultimate dinner!
- Mediterranean Rice
- Pickled Onions
- Cilantro Lime Rice
- Carrot Salad
- Pickled Cabbage Salad
- Tzatziki Sauce
- Tomato Cucumber Salad
- Mashed Potatoes
- Truffle Fries
Add this delicious ground beef kofta to your gyros or Greek bowls instead of chicken for a change!
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
Beef kofta is a popular Middle Eastern and South Asian dish that contains ground beef or lamb mixed with herbs, onions, garlic, and all the classic warm spices. The mixture is formed into meatballs, patties or kabobs and then often grilled, baked or pan fried until cooked.
No, you can swap for ground or minced lamb. You can also try this recipe with ground chicken or turkey.
The internal temperature of cooked ground beef is 165°F.
Yes! You can make the mixture and let it marinate in the fridge for up to 24 hours. When ready to cook, add to the baking sheet and bake!
Once the beef kabobs are cooled, store covered or in a container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the air fryer, microwave, oven or skillet and enjoy!
Yes! You can freeze both raw and cooked beef kofta. Add the kofta beef mixture to a freezer safe bag and press down to make the mixture lay flat like a tray in the bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
OTHER SHEET PAN DINNER IDEAS-
Check out some of my other delicious sheet pan recipes:
Sheet Pan Beef Kofta Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup red or yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro finely chopped
- 2 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp cinnamon or allspice
- ½ tsp coriander
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (Either a 9×13 inch baking sheet or smaller.)
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, water, oil, greens, and all the seasonings. Mix until all the ingredients are well incorporated.1 1/2 lb ground beef, 1 Tbsp water, 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 cup red or yellow onion, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 3/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, finely chopped, 2 tsp salt, ½ tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp chili powder, 1 ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp cinnamon, or allspice, ½ tsp coriander
- Transfer the ground beef mixture to a lined baking sheet and spread evenly to cover the entire sheet pan into about a ½ inch thick layer.
- Using a butter knife or pastry scraper, score the ground beef going all the way to the bottom, creating about 8-10 strips.
- Bake uncovered at 425℉ for 8-10 minutes. For an extra crisp, lastly, broil on high for about 3-5 minutes. (Be sure to watch the beef when it is broiling to avoid burning it!)
- Once done, remove from the oven and allow it to cool for a couple minutes.
- Cut along the scoring that was made before baking and serve with desired sides.
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