This Broiler Kebab Sheet Pan Meal gives you a full Persian-inspired comfort food dinner in about 20 minutes, complete with tender kebab patties, broiled tomatoes and onions, rice, and a quick yogurt-cucumber sauce.
Kebab is one of those meals that always feels satisfying. It is savory, comforting, and full of flavor, especially when served with warm rice, roasted vegetables, and a cool yogurt sauce on the side.
There are plenty of wonderful kebab recipes you can make at home, but traditional methods are not always convenient on a busy weeknight. Firing up the grill, shaping skewers, and handling extra cleanup can make dinner feel more complicated than it needs to be.
This broiler kebab sheet pan meal solves that problem. It gives you the flavor of grilled kebab without needing an outdoor grill, and everything cooks quickly on one pan under the broiler.
The broiler is a great tool for creating browned, deeply flavored meat and vegetables in a short amount of time. It also keeps cleanup simple, especially when the sheet pan is lined with foil.
For a complete Persian-inspired meal, serve these kebabs with broiled tomatoes and onions, basmati rice, and mast-o-khiar, a refreshing yogurt-cucumber sauce. The combination is simple, balanced, and perfect for a fast family dinner.
Here’s my game plan for making a full Persian meal in a fraction of the time:
Step 1: Cook the rice.
Start with the rice because it usually takes the longest. Use your favorite method for cooking basmati rice, whether that is on the stovetop, in a rice cooker, or in a pressure cooker.
Plain basmati rice works beautifully with this meal, but you can also add dried dill and a pinch of salt for extra flavor. Starting the rice first allows the rest of the meal to come together while it cooks.
Step 2: Make the kebab.
While the rice cooks, preheat your broiler to high heat and line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Make sure your sheet pan is broiler safe, since some nonstick pans are not designed for high broiler temperatures.
Lightly spray the foil with oil or cooking spray so the kebab patties release more easily. This also helps with cleanup once dinner is finished.
Ground lamb is especially flavorful in this recipe, but ground beef also works well. You can also use a vegan ground meat substitute if you prefer a plant-based version.
Add the ground meat to a bowl with an egg, parsley, dried minced onion, salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Mix gently with your hands just until the seasonings are evenly distributed. Avoid over-mixing, which can make the patties dense.
Divide the meat mixture into portions and shape each one into a thin, oblong patty. They do not need to be perfectly even. The goal is to keep them about ½-inch thick so they cook quickly under the broiler.
Place the patties on the prepared sheet pan, leaving space between them. Add tomatoes and onion wedges around the meat, drizzle the vegetables with olive oil, and season the whole pan with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
Broil the sheet pan for 8 minutes, then carefully flip the kebab patties. Return the pan to the oven and broil for another 5 minutes, or until the patties are browned and cooked through.
Step 3: Make the yogurt sauce.
A cool yogurt sauce makes this broiler kebab meal feel complete. For a quick version of mast-o-khiar, use plain yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, dried mint, and kosher salt.
Regular yogurt or Greek yogurt both work. Greek yogurt will make the sauce thicker, while regular yogurt gives it a looser, more spoonable texture.
- ½ English cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1 quart plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried mint
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Rub the dried mint between your palms before adding it to the yogurt. This helps release the minty aroma, breaks up larger leaves, and makes it easier to remove any tough stem pieces.
If you do not have time to make mast-o-khiar, plain yogurt is still a delicious option. A prepared cucumber-yogurt sauce can also work in a pinch. The cool, tangy sauce pairs especially well with the warm kebab patties and broiled vegetables.
Step 4: Serve your broiler kebab.
Serve this broiler kebab sheet pan meal over basmati rice with tomatoes, onions, and a generous spoonful of yogurt sauce. A sprinkle of ground sumac adds a tart, lemony finish that works beautifully with broiled meat.
You can also tuck the kebab patties into pita bread with cucumbers, feta, tomatoes, onions, and yogurt sauce for an easy sandwich-style dinner.
This is one of those weeknight meals that feels comforting but does not require much effort. It is fast, flexible, and easy to adapt depending on what you have on hand.
If you need an egg-free version, a few splashes of cold water can help bring the meat mixture together. The patties may be slightly less tender, but the recipe still works well.
This Persian-inspired sheet pan dinner is a great option when you want something bold, satisfying, and homemade without spending a long time in the kitchen.
Looking for more one-pan dinner ideas? Try meals built around simple proteins, roasted vegetables, rice, pasta, or skillet sauces for easy weeknight cooking.
Recipe for Broiler Kebab Sheet Pan Meal
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📖 Recipe
Broiler Kebab Sheet Pan Meal
Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen – Ashley Covelli
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb beef, or vegan ground
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried minced onion
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes or larger tomatoes cut into wedges
- 2 small or medium yellow onions cut into 1-inch wedges
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Ground sumac optional, but recommended
Instructions
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Preheat the broiler to high heat. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray it with oil or cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, egg, parsley, dried onion, salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Mix gently with your hands until the seasonings are distributed, being careful not to over-mix.
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Divide the mixture into eight portions and shape each one into an oblong patty about ½-inch thick. Arrange the patties on the prepared sheet pan, leaving space between them.
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Add the tomatoes and onion wedges around the meat patties. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil, then season everything with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
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Broil for 8 minutes. Flip the meat patties and broil for another 5 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
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Serve with basmati rice and mast-o-khiar, or tuck the kebab into pita bread with cucumbers and feta. Sprinkle with ground sumac for extra Persian-inspired flavor.
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Notes
- To make this meal vegan, use your favorite vegan ground meat substitute and omit the egg. Add a splash of water if the mixture feels dry.
- Use a broiler-safe sheet pan. Some nonstick pans are not suitable for broiling.
- Serve with rice for a bowl-style meal or pita for an easy sandwich.
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