# Nefi's Kebab (Homemade Döner)

A family recipe for homemade doner kebab that's much better than dry meatloaf versions.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 35 min
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 Onions
- 1 kg Mincemeat (beef, lamb or mix)
- 50 ml Olive oil
- 4 heaped tbsp Yoghurt
- 2 tbsp Paprika
- 2 tbsp Pepper
- 2 tbsp Chilli flakes
- 2 tbsp Cumin
- 2 tbsp Oregano
- 2 tbsp Salt
- Lemon juice
- Pita breads
- Salad

## Instructions

1. Blitz 2 onions until paste-like.
2. Add the blitzed onions to 1kg of mincemeat (beef, lamb, or mix).
3. Add 50ml olive oil (or less for a healthier option).
4. Add 4 heaped tablespoons of yogurt.
5. Add 2 tablespoons each of paprika, pepper, chili flakes, cumin, and oregano, plus 1-2 tablespoons of salt.
6. Mix all ingredients together until smooth and well incorporated.
7. Take some parchment paper and spread the meat mixture thinly onto it, aiming for only a few mm thick.
8. Roll up the meat on the parchment paper tightly.
9. Place the rolled meat on a baking tray.
10. Bake in the oven at 200°C (392°F) for 20 minutes.
11. Halfway through baking, remove the tray and drain any excess liquid.
12. Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the paper turns a dark brown.
13. Remove from the oven, unravel the cooked meat from the parchment paper.
14. Top the meat with lemon juice.
15. Optionally, bake for a further 5-10 minutes to add some crispiness.
16. Serve the kebab with salad and pita bread.

## Equipment

- Food processor
- Bowl
- Parchment paper
- Baking tray
- Oven
- Tongs
- Knife
- Cutting board

## Tips

- Ensure the mincemeat mixture is smooth and well incorporated for the best texture.
- Drain excess liquid during baking to prevent the kebab from swimming and ensure crispiness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste for preferred flavor intensity.
- For a healthier version, use less olive oil.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTrLNXMbB/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e47c8ce2-b1c9-4c3e-9505-1fe2005539e6
- Extracted: 2025-11-23

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