Name: Sheet Pan Beef Kebabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground beef; 1 yellow onion, minced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 8 pitas; 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup garlic tahini sauce (optional)

These sheet pan beef kebabs are perfect for a fuss-free, crowd-pleasing dinner. They are loaded with all of the spices and flavor of traditional kofte, but much quicker and easier to make.

Plate with a sheet pan beef kebab pita with garlic tahini sauce, sliced tomatoes, red onion, and parsley on top on a grey and white tea towel.

If you’re on social media, you’ve likely seen videos of the viral sheet pan baked kebabs, so I decided to jump on the trend and make my own version. Turns out the trend is worth the hype, because they are tender, juicy, and absolutely delicious!

Made on a single pan with pantry staples, this sheet pan beef kebab recipe is so easy to make and (arguably) just as good as takeout. Plus, the recipe makes plenty of servings, so you can whip them up for dinner tonight and enjoy leftovers for days to come.

Baking sheet with slices of sheet pan beef kebabs with bowls of parsley, tomato slices, and sliced red onion on the side with a plate of pitas.

Why You’ll Love Them

Made in One Pan – This one-pan recipe is quick and easy to prepare, and keeps clean-up to a minimum.
High in Protein – When served in a pita, each sheet pan beef kebab contains 45 grams of protein.
Feeds a Crowd – The recipe makes 8 servings, making it great for a family dinner or gathering.

Plate of lean ground beef, bowl of garlic tahini sauce, bowl of spices, tomato, red onion, garlic, parsley, and pitas on a white background.

Ingredients + Substitutions

Ground Beef – To make the kebab and add some protein. The recipe calls for lean ground beef, but you can use regular ground beef, ground lamb, or any ground meat you like.
Spices – A mixture of cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper to season the kebab mixture. You can use a store-bought spice blend if preferred. See the notes section of the recipe card for details.
Parsley – To add some freshness to the kebab recipe, a bit of fresh mint would also work well.
Onion + Garlic – To flavor the meat mixture. The recipe calls for a whole onion and garlic cloves, but you can use onion powder and garlic powder if preferred. See the notes section of the recipe card for details.
Pita Bread – To serve teh kebabs and add some complex carbohydrates.
Tomato – To add some veggies. I opted to add a simple slice of tomato to my pita, but you could make a cucumber tomato salad if preferred.
Red Onion – To add some color and texture. Pickled red onion would also work well.
Tahini Sauce – To add some flavor and healthy fats. The recipe calls for a homemade garlic tahini sauce, but homemade or store-bought tzatziki would also work well.

Glass bowl with lean ground beef, minced onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and spices on a white background.

Glass bowl with beef mixture on a white background.

Dietary Adaptions

To Make them Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free pita bread.

To Make them Dairy-Free: No adaptations are needed; this recipe is dairy-free.

Red’s Nutrition Tip

While ground beef is sometimes considered an unhealthy choice, it’s actually a great source of protein, fat, and micronutrients, particularly iron and zinc. Moreover, lean ground beef is one of the leanest cuts of beef, making it a great way to increase protein intake without overly increasing calorie intake, particularly if you’re trying to create a calorie deficit.

Serving Suggestions

These sheet pan beef kebabs are a good source of protein and fat. By serving them with a source of carbohydrate, such as pita bread, you can make them a more balanced meal. They can also be adapted to suit your personal calorie or macro needs. For example:

To make them higher in protein, use extra lean ground beef.
To make it lower in fat, use extra lean ground beef or swap the beef for ground turkey or chicken.
To make them higher in fiber, serve them on whole-wheat pita bread and/or top them with some roasted vegetables.

Beef kebab pita wrap on a plate with tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and tahini sauce.

Storage + Reheating

To Refrigerate: Allow the beef to cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.

To Freeze: Once cooled, transfer the beef kebabs to an airtight container and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To Reheat: Once thawed, the beef kebabs can be reheated in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes or in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

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