Baked Beef Kofta
250kcal
Ingredients
For the Kofta
- 1 lb ground beef choose lean beef
- 1 small onion finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 egg beaten egg acts as a binder
For Cooking
- as needed wooden skewers soak in water if grilling
Method
How to Make Baked Beef Kofta
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the ground beef, grated onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper (if using), and beaten egg in a large mixing bowl. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape the mixture into logs or patties, about 4–5 inches long, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes or until cooked through and nicely browned.
- Rest the kofta for a few minutes after removing from the oven.
- Serve with warm pita bread, tzatziki sauce, fresh vegetables, or salad.
Nutrition
Serving1koftaCalories250kcalCarbohydrates2gProtein20gFat18gSaturated Fat6gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat10gCholesterol70mgSodium300mgPotassium350mgSugar1gVitamin A100IUVitamin C5mgCalcium20mgIron3mg