Oven-Baked Kofta Kebabs (Pakistani-Style)
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Baked Kofta Kebabs (Pakistani-Style), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 429.19 kcal High 21%
- Protein 23.99 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 10.78 g 4%
- Total Fat 32.12 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 11.12 g High 56%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 141.07 mg High 47%
- Sodium 368.51 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 2.28 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 5.2 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 70.8 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.45 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 307.52 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 72.43 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 3.84 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.24 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Oven Baked Kofta Kebabs (Pakistani Style) is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Eggs, Garlic Paste, Ginger Paste, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 429.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Baked Kofta Kebabs (Pakistani-Style) made of?
- The main ingredients are Eggs, Garlic Paste, Ginger Paste, Ground Beef, Ground Coriander. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Baked Kofta Kebabs (Pakistani-Style)?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 429.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Baked Kofta Kebabs (Pakistani-Style) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Oven-Baked Kofta Kebabs (Pakistani-Style) healthy?
- Oven-Baked Kofta Kebabs (Pakistani-Style) has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 429.19 calories and 23.99 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 368.51 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.12 g (56% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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