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Sheet-Pan Beef Kofta

Spiced ground beef kofta molded onto skewers, roasted until charred and juicy. Serve with tahini sauce, pickles, and warm pita for a TikTok-worthy weeknight dinner.

Total time
18 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
38g
Sheet-Pan Beef Kofta
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Mix ground beef, onion, parsley, cumin, cayenne, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl until just combined.

  2. Step 2

    Divide mixture into 4 portions and mold each tightly around a metal skewer into a long cylinder.

  3. Step 3

    Arrange kofta on an oiled sheet pan and roast at 425°F for 12–14 minutes until browned and cooked through.

  4. Step 4

    Whisk tahini with 2 tbsp warm water, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until creamy.

  5. Step 5

    Slide kofta off skewers onto a plate or into warm pita.

  6. Step 6

    Drizzle tahini sauce over kofta and serve immediately with pickles and lemon wedges.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium mixing bowl
  • sheet pan
  • metal skewers
  • small whisk or spoon

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