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

Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix ground beef, onion, parsley, cumin, cayenne, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl until just combined.
Step 2
Divide mixture into 4 portions and mold each tightly around a metal skewer into a long cylinder.
Step 3
Arrange kofta on an oiled sheet pan and roast at 425°F for 12–14 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 4
Whisk tahini with 2 tbsp warm water, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until creamy.
Step 5
Slide kofta off skewers onto a plate or into warm pita.
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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