Homemade Doner Kebab That’ll Make You Ditch Takeout Recipe
This homemade Doner Kebab recipe combines seasoned ground beef or lamb with yogurt and spices, baked to tender perfection and served in warm pita wraps with fresh veggies and optional sauces for a delicious meal that rivals takeout.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium Onion (Grated)
- 4 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 150 grams Plain yogurt (Can substitute with mayonnaise or olive oil)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (Important for moisture)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Sweet paprika (Smoked paprika can be used)
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste or BBQ sauce (Enhances umami)
To Serve
- 4 pieces Warm pita or tortilla
- 2 cups Shredded lettuce or cabbage
- 1 medium Red onion (Sliced)
- 1 cup Pickles
- 0.5 cup Tahini sauce (Optional)
- 1 cup Tzatziki (Optional)
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (Chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Step-by-Step Instructions In a large bowl, combine the ground beef or lamb with grated onion, minced garlic, yogurt, tomato paste, olive oil, and spices including cumin and paprika. Mix thoroughly using your hands until the mixture is sticky and well-blended. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Divide and Flatten Divide the meat mixture into equal parts for easier handling. Place one portion between two sheets of parchment paper, then use a rolling pin to flatten it into a thin rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Roll the Meat Carefully remove the top sheet of parchment and begin rolling the flattened meat sheet tightly from one end to the other, forming a log shape.
- Preheat and Bake Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the rolled meat log on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes. Keep an eye on it; the meat should be tender and firm to the touch.
- Rest and Slice Once fully baked, remove the log from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Using a sharp knife, slice the log thinly and serve in warm pita or tortilla wraps with fresh veggies.
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