Baked Kefta

Baked Kefta is a easy Moroccan recipe that serves 4. 500 calories per serving. Recipe by Oum Arwa on YouTube.

Prep: 25 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 1 hr 5 min

Cost: $9.76 total, $2.44 per serving

Ingredients

  • 700 g Ground meat (beef or lamb) (Choose lean beef or lamb for more flavor)
  • 0.5 onion Medium onion (Finely chopped)
  • 1 clove Garlic clove (Crushed or minced)
  • 2 c. à soupe Frozen coriander (Thawed before use)
  • 2 c. à soupe Olive oil (Extra virgin)
  • 1 c. à café Sweet paprika (Sweet or smoked paprika according to preference)
  • 1 c. à café Salt (Sea salt or kosher)
  • 0.5 c. à café Ground black pepper (Freshly ground)
  • 0.25 c. à café Ground ginger (A pinch)
  • 0.5 c. à café Ground cumin
  • 0.5 c. à café Ground coriander seeds
  • 2 unités Tomatoes (Medium, peeled and sliced into rounds)
  • 2 unités Small onions (Medium, sliced into rounds)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables

    Slice the two small onions and the tomatoes into rounds. Finely chop the half‑onion, the garlic clove and the frozen coriander (previously thawed).

    Time: PT10M

  2. Season the meat

    In a large bowl, mix the ground meat with the paprika, cumin, ground coriander seeds, ginger, salt, pepper, garlic, chopped onion, coriander and olive oil. Work the mixture well until the spices are evenly distributed.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Prepare the baking dish

    Brush the bottom of the oven‑proof dish with a drizzle of olive oil. Arrange the onion rounds evenly, then the tomato rounds on top.

    Time: PT5M

  4. Form the keftas

    Take portions of the mixture (about 60 g each) and shape them into small steaks or meatballs 2‑3 cm thick. Place them on the vegetable bed in the dish.

    Time: PT5M

  5. Bake

    Preheat the oven to 220 °C (conventional heat). Bake the dish, uncovered, for about 25 minutes until the keftas are nicely browned and the meat reaches 71 °C internal temperature.

    Time: PT25M

    Temperature: 220°C

  6. Rest and serve

    Remove the dish from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes then serve hot, accompanied by sautéed green beans or fries.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
500
Protein
30 g
Carbohydrates
5 g
Fat
35 g
Fiber
1 g

Dietary info: Gluten-free, High-protein, Low-carb, low-carb, keto-friendly, high-protein

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Baked Kefta

Recipe by Oum Arwa

Baked kefta, a simple preparation of spiced ground meat meatballs, baked in the oven on a bed of onions and tomatoes. The result is juicy, fragrant and perfect for a convivial meal, served with sautéed green beans or fries.

EasyMoroccanServes 4

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Source Video
25m
Prep
30m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 5m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$9.76
Total cost
$2.44
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Season the meat
  • Form the keftas
  • Bake

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot dish with cooking gloves to avoid burns.
  • Ensure the meat reaches at least 71 °C internal temperature before serving.

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