Oven-Baked Kofta Kebabs (Pakistani-Style)

Name: Oven-Baked Kofta Kebabs (Pakistani-Style)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pakistani
Ingredients: 1 whole Eggs; 1 tbsp Garlic Paste; 1 tbsp Ginger Paste; 1 lb Ground Beef; 1 tsp Ground Coriander; 1 tbsp Plain Yogurt; 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 1.5 tsp Salt; 1 cup Tomato Sauce; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1.5 tsp Whole Cumin Seed; 1 whole Yellow Onion

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Oven-Baked Kofta Kebabs (Pakistani-Style) feature tender ground beef blended with onion, garlic, ginger, and warm spices, then baked under a cumin-scented tomato sauce. The result is juicy, aromatic kebabs with a lightly charred finish and a tangy, spiced glaze. Ideal for a comforting dinner, they pair well with naan, rice, or a crisp salad.

Prep20 mins
Cook40 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer the onion and 1 tablespoon of the oil from the skillet to a food processor and blend until smooth. Reserve the remaining oil in the skillet.
3

Place the onion puree, beef, egg, yogurt, garlic paste, ginger paste, coriander, salt, and red pepper in a bowl. Mix by hand to combine. Using oiled hands, shape the beef mixture into 4 to 5-inch-long kebabs. Arrange them in a baking pan.
4

Sauté the cumin seeds in the reserved oil over medium-high heat until blackened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce and salt; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes more. Pour the sauce over the kebabs. Cover with aluminum foil.
5

Bake in the preheated oven until the beef is no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Uncover and turn on the broiler. Broil until browned, about 5 minutes more.