Oven-Baked Beef Kebabs
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!
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Baking sheet (12x 10)
Ingredients
For the Oven-Baked Kebabs:
- 2 lbs ground beef 85% lean is best for juicy kebabs; can swap for lamb or chicken (make sure to not use fat-free, extra lean chicken though)
- 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
- 2 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp baking soda this helps to keep the meat super tender
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- ½ cup grated cucumber if you are using thick-texture yogurt, don't drain the moisture out of the cucumber
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
Optional for Serving:
- Pita or flatbread
- Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Fresh herbs
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- 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.
Make the Flavor Base
- In a food processor, blend the onion, garlic, and parsley until it forms a smooth paste.
Mix the Meat
- 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.
Shape the Kebabs
- Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking sheet and press it into a rectangle about ½ inch thick
Slice into Strips
- Using a spatula or knife, cut the meat into long strips, slicing all the way through.
Brush with Oil
- Lightly brush the top with olive oil for better browning.
Bake
- 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).
Broil for Color
- Switch to broil and cook for an additional 2 minutes until nicely browned.