This Mediterranean Sheet Pan Beef Kofta is a tasty and simple one-pan dish. We prepare this kofta with ground beef, garlic, fresh parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, oregano, olive oil, zucchini, bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. This Mediterranean Sheet Pan Beef Kofta has approximately 520 calories and 10 g of net carbs. This Mediterranean Sheet Pan Beef Kofta is ideal for busy weeknight dinners, family meals, meal prep, casual gatherings, and Mediterranean-inspired lunches. You can refrigerate the cooked kofta for 4 days and freeze them for 3 months. You can serve this kofta with Cauliflower Rice, Greek Salad, Garlic Spinach, Roasted Broccoli, or Cucumber Salad.
STATS:
- Course: Main Course
- No. of Calories: 520 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Portion size: 3 kofta
- Cooking mode: Oven, Sheet Pan
- Total servings: 4
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total time: 45 minutes
TOOLS:
- Sheet Pan
- Cutting Board
- Baking Paper
- Bowl
- Knife
- Measuring Spoons
- Meat Thermometer
INGREDIENTS:
KOFTA:
- 1 lb. ground beef
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup parsley
- One tsp cumin
- Coriander, one tsp.
- One tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 tbsp olive oil
MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLES:
- 1 zucchini
- One-fourth tsp. salt
- One red bell pepper
- Olive oil, one tbsp.
- 1 red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
GREEK YOGURT SAUCE:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tbsp parsley
- ¼ tsp cumin
- Salt
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
GROUND BEEF:
- We use ground beef to create juicy and flavorful kofta. As alternatives, you can use ground lamb or ground chicken.
GARLIC:
- Garlic provides a savory and aromatic flavor to the kofta.
PARSLEY:
- Fresh parsley provides color and freshness. Fresh cilantro may be utilized in its place.
ZUCCHINI:
- Zucchini provides a tender texture and mild flavor. You may additionally use cauliflower, broccoli, or eggplant.
BELL PEPPER:
- Bell pepper contributes texture, color, and flavor. You might utilize bell peppers that are orange, yellow, or red.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil provides richness and classic Mediterranean flavor. Avocado oil is another option.
GREEK YOGURT:
- Greek yogurt creates a creamy and tangy sauce. You can use strained yogurt or dairy-free yogurt as alternatives.
CHERRY TOMATOES:
- Cherry tomatoes provide natural sweetness and freshness. You may swap them with grape tomatoes.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Stir the olive oil, ground beef, red pepper flakes, garlic, black pepper, parsley, salt, cumin, oregano, coriander, and paprika.
- We shape the beef mixture into ten small oval kofta.
- Warm the oven to 220°Celcius and coat a tray with baking paper.
- Put the cherry tomatoes, zucchini, red onion, and bell pepper in a pan.
- Mix the vegetables with black pepper, olive oil, salt, oregano, and paprika.
- Put the kofta on the veggies and bake for almost twenty minutes.
- Cook till the beef becomes an inside temperature of 160°Fahrenheit.
- Drizzle the lemon juice on the cooked veggies and kofta.
- Whisk the salt, Greek yogurt, cumin, lemon juice, parsley, and garlic to make the sauce.
- Serve the hot kofta with yogurt sauce and roasted veggies.
TIPS:
- Avoid mixing the beef, as it will prepare the kofta tough.
- Make equal size of the kofta so they will cook uniformly.
- We utilize a meat thermometer to monitor the beef.
- Include lemon juice after cooking to get a fresh Mediterranean flavor.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
LOW-CARB:
- Cauliflower Rice
- Greek Salad
- Garlic Spinach
- Roasted Broccoli
- Cucumber Salad
MEDITERRANEAN PAIRINGS:
- Tzatziki
- Hummus
- Baba Ganoush
- Fattoush
- Warm Pita
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the cooled kofta and veggies in a closed box and refrigerate for three days.
FREEZER:
- Store the cooked kofta for just two months.
FAQs:
May we utilize ground lamb?
- Yes, you can use ground lamb, as it works perfectly and delivers a richer flavor.
Will we prepare the kofta earlier?
- Yes, you can shape the kofta more than twenty-four hours earlier and keep them chilled.
Could we utilize other veggies?
- Yes, you can use yellow squash, mushrooms, cauliflower, eggplant, or broccoli.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Proteins: 42 g
Caloric Content: 520 kcal
Net carbs: 10 g
Sodium: 760 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 6 g
Fats: 32 g
Portion Size: 3 kofta
Total carbs: 13 g