Description
Homemade Doner Kebab Meat made easy in the oven with bold spices and thin layers. It’s perfect for pita, wraps, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 white onion, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Lemon juice, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground lamb, Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced onion, garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, cumin, coriander, and oregano. Mix very well until fully combined.
- Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions.
- Place one portion in the center of a piece of parchment paper and top with another piece of parchment.
- Use a rolling pin to spread the meat into a thin, even layer.
- Remove the top parchment and roll the meat (with the bottom parchment) into flat folds.
- Repeat with remaining portions and place on a large baking sheet (or two if needed).
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, draining excess grease halfway through if necessary.
- Remove from the oven and carefully take the meat off the parchment paper.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- The thinner you spread the meat, the more authentic the texture.
- Don’t skip the yogurt. It helps keep the meat tender and juicy.
- Draining grease midway improves texture and flavor.
- Let the meat rest slightly before removing from parchment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Meal Prep
- Method: Moderate
- Cuisine: Turkish