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Juicy Oven-baked Kebabs


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings
  • Diet: Halal

Description

These Juicy Oven-baked Kebabs are flavorful, tender, and easy to make right in the oven—no grill or skewers needed. Infused with warm Middle Eastern spices and paired with tangy sumac onions and creamy garlic yoghurt, they deliver all the flavor of traditional kebabs with minimal effort.


Ingredients

Kebabs:

1 kg (2 lb 3 oz) minced (ground) beef or lamb (15–20% fat)

1 small brown onion, grated

1 tbsp freshly minced garlic

1 tbsp ground cumin

1 tbsp ground coriander

1 tbsp sweet paprika

1 tsp chilli flakes (optional)

2 tsp sea salt flakes

¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper

3 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

½ tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)

2 tbsp olive oil, for brushing

Sumac Onions:

1 small red onion, finely sliced

1½ tsp sumac

Juice of ½ lemon

1 tsp olive oil

¼ tsp sea salt flakes

Yoghurt Garlic Sauce:

1¼ cups (310 g) Greek yoghurt

½ tsp freshly minced garlic

1½ tbsp lemon juice

½ tsp sea salt flakes

To Serve:

46 flatbreads or pita (omit for gluten-free)

2 large tomatoes, sliced into wedges

½ cup (15 g) finely chopped flat-leaf parsley


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 240°C (475°F) or 220°C (425°F) fan-forced. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix minced meat, grated onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, chilli flakes, salt, pepper, parsley, and bicarbonate of soda. Knead with hands for about 2 minutes until sticky and well combined.
  3. Press mixture evenly onto the tray into a large rectangle about 1 cm thick (30 x 40 cm). Cut into 2–3 cm-wide strips and make shallow horizontal slits for texture.
  4. Brush with olive oil and bake on the top rack for 15–18 minutes, until golden and cooked through. For extra char, grill (broil) for 1–2 minutes at the end.
  5. Meanwhile, make the sumac onions by combining red onion, sumac, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  6. For the yoghurt garlic sauce, mix Greek yoghurt, garlic, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Chill until serving.
  7. Warm flatbreads in a dry pan for 20–30 seconds per side until soft.
  8. Once kebabs are done, press flatbreads over the meat to absorb the juices, then cut the kebabs apart.
  9. Serve on flatbreads with garlic yoghurt, sumac onions, tomato slices, and parsley.

Notes

Use minced chicken for a lighter version; brush with extra olive oil to prevent drying.

Add harissa or cayenne for a spicier kick.

Serve with rice or salad for a gluten-free meal.

Prepare sauces and onions up to 3 days in advance.

For smoky flavor, finish under the grill or sear in a hot cast-iron pan.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 540
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 870mg
  • Fat: 36g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 21g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg