Oven-Baked Kofta Kebabs (Pakistani-Style)

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Oven-Baked Kofta Kebabs (Pakistani-Style).

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C).

2. Step 2

   While that warms up, grab a large skillet and pour in some vegetable oil, heating it over medium-high heat.

3. Step 3

   Toss in your chopped onion and let it sauté until it turns a beautiful golden brown, which should take about 5 minutes.

4. Step 4

   Once it’s ready, transfer the sautéed onion along with a tablespoon of the oil into a food processor and blend until it’s smooth and creamy.

5. Step 5

   Set aside the remaining oil in the skillet for later use.

6. Step 6

   In a mixing bowl, combine your luscious onion puree with ground beef, an egg, yogurt, garlic paste, ginger paste, ground coriander, salt, and a dash of ground red pepper.

7. Step 7

   Get your hands in there and mix everything together until it’s well combined; this is where the magic happens! Now, with a little oil on your hands to prevent sticking, shape the beef mixture into kebabs that are about 4 to 5 inches long.

8. Step 8

   Place these delightful kebabs in a baking pan, ready for their flavorful journey.

9. Step 9

   Next, return to the reserved oil in your skillet and sauté some cumin seeds over medium-high heat until they turn a rich black color, which should take around 5 minutes.

10. Step 10

    Stir in the tomato sauce and add a pinch more salt, cooking until everything is heated through, about another 5 minutes.

11. Step 11

    This aromatic sauce is going to elevate your kebabs to a whole new level! Pour this vibrant sauce over the kebabs in the baking pan and cover it all with aluminum foil to keep the moisture in.

12. Step 12

    Now it’s time to bake! Slide the pan into your preheated oven and let the kebabs cook for about 20 minutes, or until the beef is no longer pink in the center.

13. Step 13

    Once they’re done, carefully remove the foil, turn on the broiler, and let those kebabs broil for an additional 5 minutes.

14. Step 14

    This will give them a gorgeous, caramelized finish that’s simply irresistible.

15. Step 15

    And there you have it! Your delicious kebabs are ready to be served, bursting with flavor and perfect for sharing with family and friends.

16. Step 16

    Enjoy every bite!.