A HOMEMADE Doner Kebab Is Easier Than You Think! NOM NOM NOM

Ingredients

• 500 g Ground Meat (beef, lamb or a mix; lean preferred)
• 1 tsp Salt (generous)
• 0.33 tsp Black Pepper (ground)
• 2 tsp Paprika Powder (sweet paprika)
• 2 tsp Cumin Powder (ground cumin)
• 2 tsp Onion Powder
• 2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 3 cloves Fresh Garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Tomato Purée (heaped)
• 50 g Greek Yogurt (plain, full‑fat; any plain yogurt works)
• 25 g Neutral Oil (vegetable or canola oil; about 2½ tbsp)
• 4 leaves Iceberg Lettuce (shredded)
• 1 small Red Onion (thinly sliced)
• 0.25 head Red Cabbage (thinly sliced)
• 0.25 head White Cabbage (thinly sliced; often greenish)
• 2 medium Tomatoes (thinly sliced and seasoned)
• to taste Kebab Shop Chili Sauce (optional, for serving)
• 4 pieces Flatbread (Pita or Turkish Lavash) (warmed before serving)

Instructions

1. Season the Ground Meat

   Place the 500 g ground meat in a large mixing bowl. Add 1 tsp salt, 1/3 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp paprika, 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp garlic powder, the minced fresh garlic, 1 tsp heaped tomato purée, 50 g Greek yogurt, and 25 g neutral oil.

   Time: PT5M

2. Mix and Mash

   Mash the mixture with clean hands until everything is fully incorporated and the texture is slightly sticky.

   Time: PT5M

3. Form a Cylindrical Log

   Shape the seasoned meat into a rough sausage‑shaped log, about 3‑4 inches in diameter. Wrap tightly in cling film, forming a long tube.

   Time: PT5M

4. Freeze the Meat Log

   Place the wrapped log on a flat tray and freeze for 3 to 4 hours, or until solid.

   Time: PT3H30M

5. Prepare the Vegetables

   While the meat freezes, shred the lettuce, thinly slice the red onion, slice red and white cabbage very thinly, and slice the tomatoes. Season the sliced tomatoes with a pinch of salt and pepper.

   Time: PT10M

6. Slice the Frozen Meat

   Remove the frozen log from the freezer, unwrap, and using a sharp non‑serrated knife, slice the meat into very thin pieces (about 1‑2 mm thick).

   Time: PT5M

7. Pan‑Fry the Meat Slices

   Heat a frying pan over medium‑high heat, add a thin layer of oil, and quickly fry the meat slices for about 2‑3 minutes, turning once, until lightly charred.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

8. Assemble the Kebabs

   Warm the flatbreads, then layer lettuce, onion, cabbage, tomato, and a generous handful of cooked meat slices. Drizzle a little leftover pan oil over the meat and add chili sauce to taste.

   Time: PT5M

9. Serve

   Serve immediately while hot, with extra chili sauce on the side.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

35 g

Carbohydrates

55 g

Fat

28 g

Fiber

6 g