Sheet Pan Kaftas

30 mins
Serves 18
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Directions

  1. 1Add 2 lb ground meat to a large bowl. A mix of 1lb (90/10) ground beef and 1 lb ground lamb is recommended.
  2. 2In a small food processor, add 1 large shallot (or 1/2 small red onion), 3 garlic cloves, 2-3 tbsp pine nuts (or walnuts), and a large handful of parsley.
  3. 3Pulse until finely minced, then add it straight into the meat.
  4. 4Add 2 tbsp tomato paste, then season with 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp sumac, 1 tbsp oregano, 1/4 tsp cayenne, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
  5. 5Mix well.
  6. 6Divide and shape the mixture into oval logs, about 2 oz each, which should yield approximately 18 kaftas.
  7. 7Place the kaftas on a sheet pan.
  8. 8Add veggies around them, such as cherry tomatoes, onion wedges (cut smaller to cook faster), and a few jalapeños.
  9. 9Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt.
  10. 10Bake at 400°F for 28-30 minutes, until the kaftas are cooked through and the veggies are roasted.
  11. 11Make the herby yogurt sauce by mixing 1 cup plain yogurt with 3 tbsp finely chopped parsley, 1 large minced garlic clove, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  12. 12Finish the sauce with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper.
  13. 13Serve the kaftas as is, wrapped up, or over rice.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground meat
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 large shallot
  • 0.5 small red onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts
  • 3 tbsp walnuts
  • 1 handful parsley
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp sumac
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • cherry tomatoes
  • onion wedges
  • jalapeños
  • olive oil
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 3 tbsp finely chopped parsley
  • 1 large minced garlic clove
  • 1 squeeze lemon juice
  • rice

Equipment

large bowlsmall food processorsheet panoven

Tips

  • Using a mix of ground beef and ground lamb adds a ton of flavor.
  • Pulse shallot, garlic, pine nuts (or walnuts), and parsley until finely minced.
  • Divide and shape into oval logs, about 2 oz each.
  • Add veggies like cherry tomatoes, onion wedges, and jalapeños around the kaftas on the sheet pan.
  • Cook onion wedges smaller so they cook faster.
  • Bake until kaftas are cooked through and veggies are roasted.
  • Serve as is, wrapped up, or over rice.