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Viral Homemade Doner Kebab Recipe: Juicy, Oven-Baked Meat

A pile of crispy, seasoned, shredded meat, perfect for homemade doner kebab, served on a white plate.
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Make this easy homemade doner kebab in your oven without a rotisserie. This recipe delivers juicy, flavorful meat with crispy edges, perfect for quick street-style wraps.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Harissa paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Parchment paper

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the onion using a food processor until it is very fine. Squeeze out any excess liquid from the chopped onion.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, Greek yogurt, Harissa paste, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix the ingredients thoroughly by hand until everything is evenly distributed.
  3. Place the meat mixture onto a large sheet of parchment paper. Cover the meat with a second sheet of parchment paper.
  4. Use a rolling pin to flatten the meat between the two sheets of parchment paper into a thin, even rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick.
  5. Remove the top sheet of parchment paper. Tightly roll the meat along the long edge, using the bottom parchment paper to help you roll it into a compact log shape.
  6. Place the rolled meat log, still wrapped in the bottom parchment paper, onto a baking sheet.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 400F (200C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches your desired doneness.
  8. Remove the meat from the oven. Let it rest for 5 minutes before carefully unrolling the parchment paper.
  9. Using a sharp knife, slice the meat thinly against the grain to create kebab shavings.
  10. Serve the meat immediately in warm pita bread with your preferred toppings and sauces.

Notes

  • For the most authentic flavor, use a mix of ground beef and ground lamb.
  • If you prefer crispier edges, you can briefly place the sliced meat under the broiler for 1-2 minutes after slicing.
  • This meat works well for quick kebab dinner ideas or homemade kebab wraps.

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