Tray bake dinner: lamb kofta meatballs

Name: Tray bake dinner: lamb kofta meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1/2 onion (, grated using a box grater); 500 g / 1 lb lamb mince ((ground lamb), or beef); 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs ((sub regular breadcrumbs)); 2 cloves garlic (, finely minced); 2 tbsp coriander/cilantro (, finely chopped); 2 tsp cumin; 2 tsp coriander; 2 tsp paprika ((plain, sub smoked)); 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper ((a bit spicy, reduce to taste or leave out)); 3/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt; 1/2 black pepper; 1 large red capsicum (, deseeded, sliced into 1 cm thick slices); 1 large yellow capsicum (, deseeded, sliced into 1 cm thick slices); 1 red onion (, cut into thin wedges); 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 tsp each cooking/kosher salt and pepper; 1 quantity Tahini sauce; 1 quantity Lemon Yogurt Sauce ((or even just plain yogurt)); Olive oil spray ((for the meatballs)); 4 flatbreads (or rice, couscous or cauliflower rice); 3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce ((or other leafy greens)); 2 tomatoes (, halved, cut into thin slices); 1 tbsp coriander/cilantro leaves (, finely chopped, optional (for sprinkling))

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

Recipe video above. This easy sheet pan dinner combines beautifully spiced lamb kofta meatballs with colourful roast vegetables for a Middle Eastern dinner that's as versatile as it is delicious. Stuff into warm flatbreads, serve with couscous or rice bowls, or add a side of roasted cauliflower for a substantial low-carb dinner.Less messy and healthier than pan frying - less oil! Tip: make meatballs on the large side so they don't dry out in the oven.

Updated at: Wed, 13 May 2026 00:56:00 GMT