Turkish Doner Kebabs

Directions

  1. 1Combine beef, grated onion, garlic, and all spices. Mix very well until sticky and uniform.
  2. 2Place on parchment, cover with another sheet, roll into a tight log, folding and pressing to remove all air pockets.
  3. 3Chill for an hour if you don’t have time it’s fine to be in.
  4. 4Bake at 400°F for about 30 minutes.
  5. 5Remove parchment, and if you want to crisp the meat (not necessary) increase heat to 425°F, and bake 5 min to brown.
  6. 6Rest the meat for 10 minutes, then slice very thin.
  7. 7Blend all sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  8. 8Chill the sauce.
  9. 9Spread peppers, jalapeños, and onions on a sheet pan.
  10. 10Drizzle with olive oil + salt.
  11. 11Roast at 425°F until charred and soft.
  12. 12Toast pitas.
  13. 13Spread sauce on pitas.
  14. 14Add sliced doner meat.
  15. 15Top with roasted veggies.
  16. 16Finish with more sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, grated & squeezed dry
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tsp sweet paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp sumac
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp mustard seed
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • Salt & pepper
  • 0.5 cup mayo
  • 2 heaping tbsp labneh
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp za’atar
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • Salt
  • 3 red bell peppers, sliced
  • 3 jalapeños, sliced
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • Olive oil + salt

Equipment

parchment papersheet panblender

Tips

  • If you don't have time to chill the meat, it's fine.
  • To crisp the meat (not necessary), increase heat to 425°F and bake for 5 minutes to brown.