Oven-Baked Kofta - Easy Sheet-Pan Method
This Oven-Baked Kofta is one of those recipes that makes dinner feel special without any fuss. This version uses a mix of lean ground beef and pork for maximum flavor and juiciness, paired with simple spices like cumin, coriander, paprika, and a touch of garlic. The result is warm, aromatic, and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (500g) mixed ground beef and pork , lean
- 1/3 cup (45g) breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp (40g) onion , finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley , finely chopped
- 1 tsp (2g) ground cumin
- 1 tsp (2g) ground coriander
- 1 tsp (3g) sweet paprika
- 1/4 tsp (1g) smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp (2g) garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp (4g) fine salt
- 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
- 1 tbsp (15g) olive oil , for the meat mixture
- a drizzle of olive oil , over the top, bfore baking
Yogurt–Tahini Sauce
- 1 cup (240g) Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp (30g) tahini
- 1 small garlic clove , minced
- 1 tbsp (15g) fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp (2g) salt
- drizzle of olive oil , optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease and line a 8x13-inches (21x35cm) sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, add the ground meat. Add breadcrumbs and egg.
- Continue adding the onion, parsley and spices.
- Add a tablespoon of olive oil.
- Fold in the meat just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Press the kofta mixture into an even layer, thickness: ¾ inch (max 1 inch -2.5 cm).
- Smooth the top, don’t compact hard.
- With your dough cutter or knife, lightly score 1-inch-wide logs.
- Drizzle the top with olive oil.
- Cook for 12 minutes on the middle shelf, then transfer to the top shelf. Grill or broil for 3-4 minutes at the maximum temperature.
- Let the kofta rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Prepare yogurt tahini sauce.
- In a bowl, whisk all the ingredients until smooth.
- Taste and adjust salt or lemon. Rest 10 minutes before serving, to mellow the flavors.
- Serve kofta with warm pita or flatbread, topped with red onion, pickles, fresh veggies like cucumber and lettuce, and a drizzle of yogurt–tahini sauce or tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving out of 6Calories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 5.68gProtein: 16.64gFat: 15.72gSaturated Fat: 5.15gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 403mgPotassium: 298mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 0.69gVitamin A: 439IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2.83mg