Viral Baked Doner Kebab
This Oven Baked Doner Kebab recipe has gone viral for a reason: savory and juicy slices of meat that taste just like you bought it at a popular food stand, but made with simple ingredients and tools at home!
Ingredients
Oven Baked Doner Kebabs
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb 80/20 preferred
- ½ onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
To Serve
- lavash bread
- tahini
- pickles
- cabbage salad
- tomatoes
- French fries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Blend the aromatics. Add the onion and garlic to a food processor and blend on high for about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides halfway through, until finely minced.
- Mix the meat. In a medium bowl, add the ground beef or lamb, spices, and the blended onion mixture. Use your hands to mix thoroughly until the meat is fully seasoned and cohesive. Divide into 5 equal oval portions.
- Roll the meat thin. Place one oval on a sheet of parchment, then place another piece on top. Gently flatten with your hand, then roll with a rolling pin or wine bottle until thin but not paper-thin.
- Wrap and transfer. Remove the top parchment (reserve to reuse) and roll up the bottom parchment around the meat to form a log. Place on the prepared sheet pan. Repeat with the remaining meat portions.
- Bake. - For juicy, soft meat: bake for 20 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then unroll the meat back on to the sheet tray to soak in the juices.- For a crisp, slightly charred finish: bake 15–17 minutes, then unwrap, spread evenly, and broil 2–3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Serve and enjoy. Pair with lavash, tahini, fresh vegetables, or serve on top of salad with French fries on the side.