Doner Kebab

Ingredients

• 500 g Ground Beef (80% lean, preferably freshly ground)
• 150 g Greek Yogurt (Stonyfield organic Greek yogurt, plain, full‑fat)
• 1 medium Onion (peeled and grated)
• 1 tsp Salt (kosher or sea salt)
• ½ tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Paprika (sweet paprika)
• ½ tsp Ground Cumin
• ½ tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (for brushing the parchment roll)
• 2 sheets Parchment Paper (cut to size for rolling the kebab)
• 4 pieces Pita Bread (soft, warm pita or flatbread for serving)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 200°C (392°F) and let it fully preheat while you prepare the meat mixture.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 200°C

2. Grate Onion

   Peel the onion and grate it using the fine side of a box grater. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.

   Time: PT3M

3. Combine Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, Greek yogurt, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix gently with hands or a spatula until just combined; avoid over‑mixing.

   Time: PT7M

4. Shape the Kebab

   Lay two sheets of parchment paper on a clean surface, overlapping slightly. Place the meat mixture in the center and shape it into a tight log about 5 cm (2 in) in diameter. Roll the parchment tightly around the log, twisting the ends to seal.

   Time: PT5M

5. Brush and Bake

   Place the parchment‑wrapped log on a baking sheet. Brush the outside with olive oil. Bake for 25‑30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the exterior is browned and the internal temperature reaches 71°C (160°F).

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 200°C

6. Rest and Slice

   Remove the kebab from the oven and let it rest, still wrapped, for 5 minutes. Unwrap and, using a sharp knife, shave thin slices (about 2 mm) by pulling the meat apart, mimicking the traditional vertical‑spit shave.

   Time: PT5M

7. Warm Pita and Assemble

   While the kebab rests, warm the pita breads in the oven for 2‑3 minutes or on a skillet. Fill each pita with a generous handful of shaved kebab, add optional toppings like lettuce, tomato, and a drizzle of tzatziki if desired.

   Time: PT5M

8. Serve

   Serve immediately while hot. Enjoy the juicy, yogurt‑tendered doner kebab straight from the oven.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

22 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

3 g