Sheet Pan Moroccan-Spiced Beef and Vegetable Roast

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-04 · Updated 2026-06-04

A fragrant mix of ground beef and root vegetables roasted with warming Moroccan spices for a hearty Whole30 meal. This Middle Eastern-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs ground beef (80% lean), sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1-inch, red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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

• 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1-inch
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef with 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Mix well to distribute the spices evenly.
2. Step 2: On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss 3 medium peeled and 1-inch chunked carrots, 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes, and 1 large chopped red bell pepper with 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt until coated.
3. Step 3: Spread the vegetables evenly on the sheet pan and create 6 small mounds of the spiced ground beef mixture spaced among the vegetables.
4. Step 4: Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the beef is cooked through and vegetables are tender and caramelized, stirring vegetables halfway through cooking.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over everything before serving.