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    Home » Appetizer

    Easy Pakistani Beef Chapli Kababs (Overnight option)

    Posted by Sarah Mirza on Oct 23, 2023 (Modified Dec 20, 2024) · Leave a Comment

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    Our long-awaited version of Easy Pakistani Beef Chapli Kababs (Overnight option) are here! Beef Chapli Kababs are delicious, the easiest kabab to make, and are subtly tangy and flavorful. After marinating the ingredients for 2 hours (or overnight), you pan-fry the kababs until lightly browned and juicy.

    WHAT ARE CHAPLI KABABS?

    Easy Pakistani Beef Chapli Kababs (Overnight Option) are a delicacy originating from Peshawar, Pakistan. They are made of ground beef, and are extremely flavorful. Their originated in the city Peshawar. They are always shallow fry and never grilled.

    a plate of chapli kabab with green chutney.

    This Pakistani Appetizer recipe is one of few recipes like Mutton Chaaps and Mutton Raan that is exclusively Pakistani.

    a hand holding chapli kabab.

    My Indian husband loves them when I introduced them to him. I always make some types of Kabab at my house during a party. I just had a party last weekend and I made these Chapli Kababs along with Chicken Reshmi Kababs.

    marinate for the chapli kabab in a clear bowl.

    WHY THE KABABS ARE CALLED CHAPLI?

    As mentioned earlier, these kababs originate from Peshawar, Pakistan, where Pashto is the primary language. The terms chaprikh, chapdikh, and chapleet all mean "flat." Isn't that interesting?

    WHY CHAPLI KABABS BREAK?

    Most people forget to add the egg and some type of flour. This recipe calls for rice flour because its tasteless, and strong binding agent. Another option is gram flour, but the thing is you can taste the gram flour so I strongly advice against it.

    CAN THESE KABAB BE MADE AHEAD OF TIME?

    Yes, you can freeze them, but avoid adding the chopped tomatoes, green peppers (green chilis), fresh cilantro, and onions until you're ready to fry. These fresh ingredients release water when thawed, which is why I recommend not adding them before freezing.

    chapli kabab in a hand.

    CAN CHAPLI KABAB ONLY BE MADE IN BEEF?

    No, Chapli Kababs can be made in beef, goat, lamb, or chicken.  

    a plate of chapli kabab with green chutney.

    STEPS IN CHAPLI KABABS

    • Mix in all the ingredients.
    • Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
    • Shallow fry them.

    INGREIDENTS

    • Powdered spices- These are added to enhance the taste, and dried pomegrade powder is add to bring some tangy-ness to the recipe. 
    • Egg- The egg helps with the tenderness and keep the kabab moist. 
    • Coriander seeds- Roughly hand crushed. This is a key ingredient in this recipe. There are barely any whole spices in this flavorful kabab recipe.
    • Ground beef- The recipe will be high in protein. I usually make this recipe in 80/20 ground beef. 
    • Oil- The recipe calls for olive oil but you can substitute any kind of neutral oil.
    • Fresh ingredients- The four fresh ingredients can't be substituted with anything else, as it helps enhance the taste.
    marinate for the chapli kabab in a clear bowl.

    HOW TO MAKE CHAPLI KABABS?

    Mix everything together.
    Marinate.
    Shape them and fry it. Enjoy!

    WHAT TO PAIR THEM WITH?

    Pair this Pakistani recipe with some Green Cilantro Chutney or Pudina Chutney.

    HOW TO STORE AND HOW LONG WILL THEY LAST?

    Store the mixture up to 1-2 days in the refrigerator. After frying them, They will be okay in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. To freeze them, just shape the kababs then store them in between layers of parchment paper so kababs don't stick together, and of course, store them in an airtight container.

    a plate of chapli kabab with green chutney.

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    Let's Make Chapli Kababs!!!

    chapli kabab in a hand.
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    Easy Pakistani Beef Chapli Kababs (Overnight Option)

    Easy Pakistani Beef Chapli Kababs (Overnight Option) are so tender and juicy made with ground beef. Marinated overnight (or 2 hours min)
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Resting Time7 hours hrs
    Total Time7 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Pakistani
    Diet: Halal, Kosher
    Keyword: chapal kabab, chapli kabab, kabab, peshawari chapli kababs
    Servings: 7 people
    Calories: 129kcal
    Author: Sarah Mirza

    Ingredients

    Chapli Kabab

    • 2 lbs ground beef
    • 1 egg
    • 4 tbsp rice flour
    • 4 tbsp ginger garlic paste
    • 1 tbsp yogurt
    • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
    • olive oil

    Spice

    • 2 tbsp coriander powder
    • 1 tsp red chili powder
    • 2½ tsp cumin powder
    • 6 tsp crushed red pepper red chili flakes
    • 1 tsp garam masala powder
    • 1 tsp black pepper
    • 5 tsp dried pomegranate powder anardana powder
    • 1 tsp carom seeds ajwein (crushed)
    • 2 tbsp coriander seeds
    • 2 tsp kosher salt or as needed

    Fresh Ingredients

    • 1 onion diced
    • 2 green pepper chopped
    • ½ bunch cilantro chopped
    • 1 tomato seedless, chopped

    Frying

    • ⅓ cup oil

    Instructions

    • In a bowl, add all the ingredients except the oil.
    • Now add 2 tbsp of oil.
    • Mix well with hands.
    • Marinate it overnight or at least 2 hours.
    • The next morning, in a plate, drop few drop of olive oil and scatter it.
    • Shape the patties long and thin please refer to the video how to shape with wet hands.
    • In a fry pan, ⅓ cup of olive oil, let it heat up on stove on medium heat.
    • Now place a kabab that you shaped in there, and let it cook properly then turn over the kabab and cook it properly on the other side also.
    • It's done.
    • Place it in a clean plate lined the plate with a paper towel. Enjoy Chapli Kabab with Green Chutney, Mint Chutney, or any type of Raita. Lastly, you can serve with a hot naan or chapati as well.

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    Notes

    This two pounds ground beef will make 7-8 kababs.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1kabab | Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 427mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: -3mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 54mg
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