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The Ultimate Viral Homemade Doner Kebab: Juicy Oven-Baked Meat, Spiced to Perfection

Close-up of crispy, shredded, seasoned meat, perfect for homemade doner kebab, served on a white plate.
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Recreate authentic street food flavor with this easy homemade doner kebab recipe. You achieve juicy, tender meat with crispy edges using simple ground beef or lamb, baked in your oven without a rotisserie.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs ground beef (or a mix of beef and lamb)
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Harissa paste (or substitute with 2 tbsp tomato paste and 1 tbsp chili paste)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  1. Place the finely chopped onion in a food processor and pulse until it is very finely minced. Squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible from the onion pulp.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, minced onion, Greek yogurt, Harissa paste, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Mix all ingredients thoroughly with your hands until they are just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Place a large sheet of parchment paper on your counter. Place the meat mixture onto the parchment paper.
  5. Cover the meat with a second sheet of parchment paper. Use a rolling pin to roll the meat out evenly into a thin, flat rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick. You want the meat to be as flat as possible for even cooking.
  6. Remove the top layer of parchment paper. Tightly roll the meat and the bottom parchment paper together lengthwise, forming a compact log shape, similar to a roulade.
  7. Place the parchment-wrapped meat log onto a baking sheet.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 400F (200C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches safe levels and the outside is browned.
  9. Carefully remove the log from the oven. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
  10. Remove the parchment paper. Using a sharp knife, slice the meat thinly against the grain to create kebab shavings. For crispier edges, you can briefly place the shavings back under the broiler for 1-2 minutes.
  11. Serve immediately in pita bread or wraps with your preferred toppings and sauces.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use meat with at least 20% fat content.
  • If you want to replicate the traditional vertical spit look, you can shape the meat mixture around a metal skewer before baking.
  • Serve this homemade doner kebab meat with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, red onion, and a yogurt or chili sauce.

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