Viral Döner Kebab
This oven-style döner kebab is juicy, packed with flavor, and so easy to make at home. Perfect for a quick lunch, cozy dinner, or your next wrap night!
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 2 tbsp plain yogurt
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ chili flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatics: Grate or blend the onion and garlic until smooth. Place the mixture in a fine sieve, cheesecloth, or clean kitchen towel, and gently squeeze out excess liquid.
- Mix the meat: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, squeezed onion–garlic mixture, yogurt, and all spices. Mix thoroughly until fully combined.
- Shape the meat logs: Divide the mixture into three equal portions. Place one portion between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out into a thin rectangle. Remove the top parchment sheet, then roll the meat tightly using the bottom sheet. Repeat with the other portions.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Place the rolled meat logs on a baking tray and bake for 25 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Slice and serve: Let the meat rest for a few minutes, then slice thinly. Serve in flatbread with salad, garlic sauce, or your favorite döner toppings.
Notes
- Squeezing out the onion juice is key to preventing soggy meat.
- You can use lamb instead of beef for a more authentic flavor.
- Rolling the meat logs between parchment paper makes shaping much easier.
- For extra flavor, let the meat mixture rest in the fridge for 1–2 hours before baking.
- Slice thinly for wraps or serve thicker for a plate-style döner.
- Store cooked slices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 175gCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3.5mg
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