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Homemade Doner Kebab (Viral) Recipe

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This Homemade Doner Kebab recipe delivers the authentic taste of traditional Turkish street food made easy at home. Using ground lamb mixed with fragrant spices, garlic, onion paste, yogurt, and olive oil, the meat is shaped into logs and baked until juicy and tender. Finished with a squeeze of lemon and crisped up in the oven, it’s perfect served in a pita or over a bowl of fresh salad and garlic sauce for a flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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Meat Mixture

  • 450 grams ground lamb, or any ground meat
  • 1 grated onion, food processed into a paste with 1 tsp water
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ cup full-fat yogurt (plain or Greek)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the doner kebab.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the ground meat with the onion paste, minced garlic, salt, sweet paprika, oregano, yogurt, and olive oil. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the flavors.
  3. Divide Meat: Split the meat mixture into two equal portions for easier shaping and baking.
  4. Shape Meat on Parchment: Lay out a sheet of parchment paper and place one portion of the meat mixture in the center.
  5. Prevent Sticking and Flatten: Keep a small bowl of water or oil nearby to moisten your fingers. Use this to press and spread the meat into a thin, even rectangular shape on the parchment. Repeat for the second portion.
  6. Roll Meat Logs: Starting from the longer side, fold the parchment over the meat repeatedly, creating a tight flat rope shape. This helps form the classic doner kebab shape for even cooking.
  7. Bake: Place the parchment-wrapped meat logs onto a baking sheet. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for approximately 40 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through.
  8. Cool and Unroll: Remove the meat from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Carefully unroll the parchment and break apart the meat into shreds.
  9. Add Lemon and Crisp: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shredded meat, then spread it in a baking dish and return to the oven for a few minutes until it’s lightly golden and slightly crispy.
  10. Serve: Enjoy your homemade doner kebab in a pita or over a bowl topped with lettuce, pickles, tomato, red onion, and garlic sauce or toum. You can use store-bought garlic sauce or make your own by mixing yogurt, garlic, mayo, and salt.

Notes

  • Lamb is traditional, but you can substitute with ground beef, chicken, or turkey.
  • Use full-fat plain or Greek yogurt for tenderizing and flavor.
  • Add fresh herbs like chopped parsley or thyme for added brightness.
  • Serve in a bowl or with gluten-free pita as preferred.
  • Adjust spices to taste—use smoked paprika for a smoky flavor or chili flakes to add heat.
  • Keep fingers moistened with water or oil to prevent meat sticking during shaping.
  • Store-bought garlic sauce works well, but homemade garlic sauce or toum adds authenticity.

Keywords: doner kebab, homemade doner, Turkish kebab, ground lamb kebab, oven baked kebab, easy doner recipe, garlic sauce kebab

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