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project: "[[00_MANIFEST-recipes]]"
folder: "[[00_INDEX-entrees-recipes]]"
title: Sheet Pan Beef Kebabs
servings: 4
ingredients:
  - "***Beef Kebab***"
  - 2 lb 85/15 ground beef
  - 2 tbsp tomato paste
  - 8 garlic cloves, minced
  - 2 1/2 tsp paprika
  - 2 1/2 tsp cumin
  - 2 tsp salt
  - 2 tsp black pepper
  - 1 tsp turmeric
  - 2 tsp garlic powder
  - 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  - 1/3 cup parsley, chopped
  - 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
  - 1 large yellow onion, grated and squeezed dry
  - 1/2 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry
  - 4 tbsp olive oil, for brushing
  - "***Salad Filling***"
  - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  - 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
  - 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  - 1/2 tsp dill
  - Juice of 1/2 lemon
  - 1 tsp olive oil
  - 1 tsp salt
  - 1/2 tsp pepper
  - "***Garlic Tahini Sauce***"
  - 2 garlic heads, roasted
  - 1 tbsp olive oil, for roasting
  - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  - 1/4 cup mayo
  - 1/4 cup tahini
  - Juice of 1 lemon
  - 1 tsp salt
  - 1 tsp black pepper
  - 2 tsp paprika
  - 1-2 tsp olive oil, in the sauce
instructions:
  - "***Beef Kebab***"
  - "**Preheat oven** — Preheat the oven to 400°F."
  - "**Mix beef mixture** — Add the beef, tomato paste, garlic, spices, herbs, onion, and zucchini to a bowl and mix thoroughly."
  - "**Press onto pan** — Press the mixture evenly onto a sheet pan and brush the top with the olive oil."
  - "**Cut into strips** — Cut the mixture into 1-inch strips with a knife or spatula."
  - "**Bake kebab** — Bake for 20-25 minutes, until browned."
  - "***Salad Filling***"
  - "**Mix salad** — Combine all the salad ingredients and mix. Refrigerate for 10 minutes."
  - "***Garlic Tahini Sauce***"
  - "**Prepare garlic heads** — Slice the tops off the garlic heads."
  - "**Drizzle garlic** — Drizzle the garlic with the olive oil and a pinch of salt."
  - "**Roast garlic** — Wrap the garlic in foil and roast at 400°F for 45-60 minutes, until tender."
  - "**Mix sauce base** — Add the yogurt, mayonnaise, tahini, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, and olive oil to a bowl."
  - "**Add roasted garlic** — Squeeze all the roasted garlic into the bowl."
  - "**Smooth sauce** — Mix until smooth and creamy; add water to thin if needed."
protein:
  - beef
passive-preparation-minutes: 10
cook-time-minutes: 60
equipment:
  - oven
source_url: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZNs3s7PiiL/
source_platform: instagram
source_creator: thecontrarianmoney
imported_at: 2026-10-04T04:26:03.537Z
notes:
  - "summary: Ground beef kebabs baked on a sheet pan with a fresh tomato salad and roasted garlic tahini sauce."
  - "polished: 2026-10-04"
  - "used-in: [[Sheet Pan Doner Kebab]]"
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