£3 HOMEMADE DONER KEBAB! Trying the viral TikTok hack

Ingredients

• 750 g Beef Steak Mince (15% fat, ground beef)
• 500 g Pork Mince (10% fat, ground pork)
• 3 medium Onion (peeled and roughly chopped)
• 2 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Garlic Granules
• 1 tablespoon Onion Granules
• 0.5 tablespoon Cayenne Pepper (adjust for heat)
• 1 tablespoon Cumin
• 1 tablespoon Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Sea Salt (or to taste)
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 60 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil (about 4 tbsp)
• 5 tablespoon Greek Yogurt (plain, full‑fat)
• 4 pieces Flatbreads (small, store‑bought)
• 1 head Lettuce (shredded for serving)
• 1 small Red Onion (thinly sliced for topping)
• 2 tablespoon Garlic Mayo (store‑bought or homemade)
• 2 tablespoon Chili Sauce (e.g., Nando’s or sriracha)
• 2 tablespoon Pickled Jalapeños (sliced)
• 1 whole Lemon (cut into wedges for squeezing)
• 500 g Frozen Skin‑On Fries (pre‑cut, thawed slightly)
• 2 tablespoon Garlic Herb Seasoning (for tossing fries)

Instructions

1. Blend Onions

   Place the peeled onions in the food processor and blitz until they form a smooth paste.

   Time: PT5M

2. Combine Meats and Spices

   In a large mixing bowl, add the beef mince, pork mince, smoked paprika, garlic granules, onion granules, cayenne, cumin, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper.

   Time: PT5M

3. Add Wet Ingredients and Mix

   Stir in the olive oil, Greek yogurt, and the onion paste. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is sticky and homogeneous.

   Time: PT5M

4. Chill the Mixture

   Cover the bowl with cling film and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld and the mixture firm up.

   Time: PT1H

5. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 220°C and allow it to preheat while you finish rolling.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 220°C

6. Roll the Kebab Thin

   Lay two sheets of parchment paper on a work surface, place the chilled meat between them, and roll it out with a rolling pin until paper‑thin (about 2‑3 mm). Keep the meat cold; wear gloves if needed.

   Time: PT15M

7. First Bake

   Transfer the rolled meat onto a baking tray (still on parchment) and bake for 15‑20 minutes at 220°C.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 220°C

8. Crisp the Kebab

   Remove the tray, carefully unravel the baked kebab into individual strips, then return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to develop a crisp, charred exterior.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 220°C

9. Prepare Garlic‑Herb Fries

   Toss the frozen fries with garlic herb seasoning, then air‑fry at 200°C for about 15 minutes, shaking halfway through.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 200°C

10. Assemble the Kebabs

    Warm the flatbreads briefly, brush with any leftover meat juices, layer lettuce and sliced red onion, add the crisp kebab strips, drizzle garlic mayo and chili sauce, top with pickled jalapeños, and finish with a squeeze of lemon.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

35 g

Carbohydrates

55 g

Fat

32 g

Fiber

5 g