# Sheet Pan Kaftas

These sheet pan koftas are an easy, high protein, low carb meal that can be used with any kind of rice as a base.

- Servings: 18 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Add 2 lb ground meat to a large bowl. A mix of 1lb (90/10) ground beef and 1 lb ground lamb is recommended.
2. In 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. Pulse until finely minced, then add it straight into the meat.
4. Add 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. Mix well.
6. Divide and shape the mixture into oval logs, about 2 oz each, which should yield approximately 18 kaftas.
7. Place the kaftas on a sheet pan.
8. Add veggies around them, such as cherry tomatoes, onion wedges (cut smaller to cook faster), and a few jalapeños.
9. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt.
10. Bake at 400°F for 28-30 minutes, until the kaftas are cooked through and the veggies are roasted.
11. Make 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. Finish the sauce with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper.
13. Serve the kaftas as is, wrapped up, or over rice.

## Equipment

- large bowl
- small food processor
- sheet pan
- oven

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@ketorecipes/video/7633982628676242702
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/60dd814f-7f2f-4dd9-a481-73aaf7c88ae1
- Extracted: 2026-06-08

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