Sheet Pan Harissa-Spiced Beef and Vegetable Roast

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

Juicy beef chunks and colorful vegetables roasted together with smoky harissa and fragrant spices for a hearty, flavorful meal. This african-inspired beef ready in about 45 minutes pairs beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes, red bell pepper, sliced into strips, zucchini, cut into 1-inch rounds for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 5, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch rounds
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp harissa paste
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 4 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp harissa paste, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth.
2. Step 2: Add 2 lbs beef chuck cubes, 3 peeled and cut carrots, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and 2 zucchini cut into rounds to the bowl. Toss well to coat all pieces evenly with the harissa mixture.
3. Step 3: Spread the beef and vegetables in a single layer on a large rimmed sheet pan.
4. Step 4: Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the beef is cooked to medium doneness and vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro over the dish before serving to add brightness.