Juicy Oven-Baked Beef Kebabs (Easy Ground Beef Kebabs Recipe)
If you’re craving bold Mediterranean flavors but need something quick and family-friendly, these oven-baked kebabs are about to become your go-to dinner. Made with juicy, perfectly seasoned ground beef kebabs, this recipe delivers all the flavor of grilled kebabs—without needing a grill. These oven-baked beef kebabs are tender, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for busy weeknights.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- Recipe Name: Oven-Baked Beef Kebabs
- Ready In: 25 minutes
- Serves: 6
- Main Ingredients: ground beef, onion, garlic, fresh parsley, ground cumin, ground coriander, sweet paprika
- Why You'll Love It: Juicy oven-baked beef kebabs made with ground beef and warm spices. This easy 30-minute dinner is tender, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights—no grill needed!
Paired with a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, this meal is fresh, satisfying, and guaranteed to be a family favorite, just like our viral Loaded Potato Taco bowl recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These oven-baked beef kebabs are designed for real life—quick, simple, and incredibly delicious.
- No grill needed – perfect year-round
- Juicy and tender every time thanks to a simple technique
- Packed with warm Mediterranean spices
- Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients
- Kid-friendly and perfect for meal prep
- Ready in under 30 minutes
– Lyuda
Ingredients for the Oven-Baked Kebabs
- This ground beef kebabs recipe uses simple, wholesome ingredients that come together for maximum flavor.
For the Oven-Baked Kebabs:
- 2 lbs ground beef or lamb (85% lean for juicy kebabs)
- 1 small onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
- 2 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp baking soda (secret for tender kebabs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- ½ cup grated cucumber (moisture squeezed out)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
Optional for Serving:
- Pita or flatbread
- Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Fresh herbs
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Switch things up with these easy variations of oven-baked kebabs:
- Chicken Kebabs: Swap ground beef for ground chicken, but make sure to not use fat-free ground chicken, otherwise the dish will turn out dry
- Lamb Kofta: Use ground lamb for a traditional flavor (this Easy Smash Gyros recipe can be made with lamb too)
- Spicy Kebabs: Add cayenne or red pepper flakes
- Low-Carb Option: Serve over salad instead of pita
- Dairy-Free: Skip tzatziki or use dairy-free yogurt
How to Make Oven-Baked Kebabs
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make the Flavor Base
Blend onion, garlic, and parsley in a food processor until smooth.
3. Mix the Meat
In a large bowl, combine ground meat, onion mixture, spices, and baking soda. Mix gently.
4. Shape the Kebabs
Press the mixture into a rectangle about ½ inch thick on the baking sheet.
5. Slice into Strips
Cut into long strips to form kebabs. Lightly brush with olive oil for better browning.
6. Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes.
7. Broil
Broil for 2 minutes until browned.
If you enjoy easy 30-minute meals, you’ll love my Creamy Boursin Chicken Sausage Orzo Bake and Loaded High-Protein Sweet Potato Beef Bowl.
Expert Tips
- Don’t overmix the meat to keep kebabs tender
- Baking soda helps create ultra-juicy ground beef kebabs
- Broiling at the end gives that grilled-style finish
- Use 85% lean beef for best flavor and moisture
- Let kebabs rest for a few minutes before serving, the juices get absorbed back into the meat and create even a better flavor
Serving Suggestions
These oven-baked beef kebabs pair perfectly with:
- Warm pita or flatbread
- Fresh cucumber tomato salad
- Rice or herbed quinoa
- Hummus or tzatziki sauce
- Roasted vegetables
- Turmeric rice (we have the recipe posted on our Chicken Gyro Bowl page.
Make it a full Mediterranean bowl with grains, veggies, and sauce for a balanced meal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oven-Baked Kebabs
If you make this, I’d love to hear how it turned out – a star rating or a note in the comments helps others find the recipe and helps me know what’s working in your kitchen. Tag me @gracefilledkitchen in your photos on social media so I can see your creations.
Oven-Baked Beef Kebabs
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 450°F and line a large baking sheet (I used 12 x 10 pan and it worked great) with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, blend the onion, garlic, and parsley until it forms a smooth paste.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat with the onion mixture, spices, and baking soda. Mix gently with your hands until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking sheet and press it into a rectangle about ½ inch thick
- Using a spatula or knife, cut the meat into long strips, slicing all the way through.
- Lightly brush the top with olive oil for better browning.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes. If excess liquid forms, carefully drain some of it off (don’t drain all of it to retain the juiciness; the meat will absorb some of the juices back as it cools off).
- Switch to broil and cook for an additional 2 minutes until nicely browned.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
If you make this, I’d love to hear how it turned out.
Leave a comment and star rating below!
If you make this, I’d love to hear how it turned out.
Leave a comment and star rating below!
Amazing flavor especially paired with tzatziki sauce. The broiler really crisped up the meat well!
Yay! I am so glad you loved it
Delicious and so quick to come together! My toddler even preferred this meat over his usual basic taco meat.
Omg, yay! Toddlers are the strictest critics. Thank you so much!