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Homemade Doner Kebab Recipe

Mouthwatering Homemade Doner Kebab Recipe You’ll Love

This Homemade Doner Kebab Recipe is an easy-to-make dish that brings street food flavors to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 5 kebabs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Mixture
  • 1 kg ground beef or lamb Choose meat with 20-30% fat for ultimate juiciness.
  • 1 medium onion Grated for easy blending.
  • 4 cloves garlic Grated for even distribution of flavor.
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt Keeps the meat tender and moist.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust based on preference.
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon cumin Essential spice.
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Optional for spice lovers.
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste Provides richness.
For the Wrap and Toppings
  • 5 pieces warm pita Or large tortilla.
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce Or cabbage.
  • 1 medium red onion Sliced.
  • 1 cup pickles
  • 1/4 cup tahini sauce Optional.
  • 1/2 cup tzatziki Optional.
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley Optional.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking sheet
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Homemade Doner Kebab Recipe
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef or lamb with grated onion, garlic, yogurt, and tomato paste. Add in salt, pepper, cumin, sweet paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, and olive oil. Mix until sticky and well blended.
  2. Divide the seasoned meat mixture into five equal portions. Place each portion between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll each portion into a thin rectangle, about half an inch thick.
  3. Peel off the top sheet of parchment paper and tightly roll the meat rectangle into a log shape, using the parchment to assist. Wrap the kebab log securely in parchment.
  4. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the wrapped meat log on a baking sheet, seam side down, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Allow the kebab to rest for about 5 minutes before unwrapping. Use a sharp knife to slice the meat thinly. Stuff a warm pita with the doner meat and toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1kebabCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the meat mixture is sticky for the best doner texture. Roll the meat thin for even cooking and crispy edges.

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