Ingredients
- Meat & Seasoning:
- 1 kg (2 lb) lamb or beef mince (ground meat), preferably 15% fat
- 1 onion, diced (brown, yellow, or white)
- 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil (for frying)
- Seasoning Spices:
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 3 tsp kosher/cooking salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- For Doner Kebabs:
- 8 flatbreads (preferably Lebanese bread)
- 1 iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
- 6 tomatoes, halved and sliced
- 2 red onions, finely sliced
- Hummus
- Yogurt sauce (optional)
- Additional sauces: chili sauce, Sriracha, BBQ, sweet chili, ketchup
- Extra options: tabbouleh, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Marinate Meat: In a bowl, mix the ground meat with all the spices. Mix thoroughly by hand. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 170°C (325°F, 150°C fan). Line a baking pan with foil. Ensure skewers are long enough to sit across the pan edges.
- Prepare Meat Paste: In a food processor, blend onion and garlic into a paste. Add marinated meat and blend until smooth and sticky.
- Shape the Meat: Wet hands and form the meat into a 20cm (8”) log. Roll tightly in foil to form a firm log and twist ends. Trim excess foil.
- Insert Skewers: Thread 2 long skewers through the log. Prop skewers across the pan so the log is suspended.
- Bake: Cook for 1½ hours, turning after 1 hour, until the center reaches at least 70°C (160°F).
- Finish Browning: Remove foil, leave skewers in, increase oven to 250°C (480°F), and bake for 10–15 minutes until browned.
- Shave and Fry: Remove skewers, stand meat upright, and shave thin slices. Lightly pan-fry shaved meat in a skillet with oil until warmed and slightly crisped.
- Assemble Doner Kebabs: Spread hummus on warmed flatbread. Top with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Add meat, sauces, and extras of choice. Roll tightly, wrap in foil if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a more authentic touch, serve with a side of pickled vegetables.
- For extra flavor, you can add garlic sauce or tzatziki to the wrap.
- Leftover meat can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven, Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
