Viral Doner Kebab

Viral Doner Kebab

There’s something undeniably captivating about the scent of spices wafting through your kitchen, especially when creating a dish as beloved as the doner kebab. This viral sensation is not only delicious but also incredibly satisfying to prepare at home. With spiced ground beef, roasted vegetables, and creamy sauces all wrapped snugly in soft pita, the flavors meld beautifully, making each bite a journey to the heart of Turkish cuisine.

I remember the first time I tasted a doner kebab at a street vendor in Istanbul. The flavors were rich and layered; every element added its magic. This version, the Viral Doner Kebab, brings that experience right to your kitchen, allowing you to recreate a restaurant-style dish easily. If you’re on the lookout for a quick dinner that impresses, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

How to Make Viral Doner Kebab

1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (204°C) to ensure everything cooks evenly.
2. Prepare the Meat Mixture: In a food processor, add the onion, garlic, tomato paste, and Greek yogurt. Pulse until everything is finely chopped or pureed.
3. Combine Ingredients: Transfer this mixture to a large bowl, then add the ground beef, cumin, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything with your hands until well combined.
4. Shape the Meat: Divide the meat mixture into three equal portions. Place one portion on a large sheet of parchment paper and use another sheet to flatten it into a rectangle, roughly 1/2 inch thick.
5. Roll the Meat: Carefully remove the top parchment sheet. Starting from the edge closest to you, roll the meat tightly using the parchment as a guide, creating a log. Place the log on a sheet pan. Repeat with the remaining portions.
6. Add Vegetables: Toss the quartered tomatoes and green peppers on the same baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
7. Bake Everything: Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the meat is cooked through and the veggies are tender.
8. Shred the Meat: After removing the pan from the oven, carefully unroll the meat logs. Tear the meat into large pieces and set aside.
9. Make the Red Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the tomato paste and hot water, stirring until smooth. Adjust the consistency as needed and bring it to a gentle boil before removing it from the heat.
10. Prepare the Garlic Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
11. Make the Salad: In another bowl, mix the sliced tomatoes, red onion, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
12. Assemble the Dürüm: Lay a piece of lavash on a cutting board. Spread a spoonful of red sauce over it, add some of the cooked meat, roasted vegetables, and salad. Drizzle with garlic sauce and roll the lavash tightly from the bottom, tucking in the filling as you go.
13. Serve: Slice each wrap in half, and serve with extra sauce on the side.

Storing & Reheating

To store any leftovers, let them cool before placing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They’ll keep well for about 3 days. If you want to freeze portions, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. When reheating, pop them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through; this helps restore some crispiness. Note that flavors may mellow, so drizzle with a little fresh sauce or a squeeze of lemon to brighten things up.

Don’t shy away from making this recipe your own! There are endless possibilities when it comes to doner kebabs. Feel free to swap out vegetables or try different sauces. Relish the warmth and zest as you change up your ingredients, and know that each flavor can reflect your own personal touch.

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Viral Doner Kebab

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• Author: Elise
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 60 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Middle Eastern

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Description

This Viral Doner Kebab offers an explosion of flavor with easy preparation. Juicy ground beef wrapped with roasted veggies and tangy sauces makes for a perfect dinner choice or comfort meal.

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Ingredients

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• 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 lb ground beef (85/15)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons greek yogurt (full-fat or nonfat both work)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 to 3 tomatoes, quartered
• 2 to 3 green peppers
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup full-fat yogurt
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tomato, thinly sliced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 pieces pita bread (or lavash for dürüm-style wraps)

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
2. In a food processor, combine onion, garlic, tomato paste, and Greek yogurt; pulse until finely chopped or pureed.
3. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the ground beef, cumin, paprika, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully combined using clean hands.
4. Divide the meat mixture into three equal portions. On a large sheet of parchment paper, place one portion in the center and cover with another sheet. Flatten into an even rectangle using a rolling pin or hands.
5. Remove the top parchment sheet and tightly roll the meat, starting from the closest side, into a log using the parchment paper to guide it. Place on a large sheet pan and repeat with remaining portions.
6. Add quartered tomatoes and green peppers to the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
7. Bake everything in the oven for about 20 minutes, until the meat is cooked and the vegetables are roasted.
8. Remove the pan from the oven. Carefully unroll the meat logs and tear into large pieces.
9. For the red sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste and hot water until smooth; bring to a boil and then remove from heat.
10. To make the garlic sauce, mix all garlic sauce ingredients in a bowl and taste to adjust flavor to preference.
11. For the salad, mix all salad ingredients in a bowl and adjust seasoning to taste.
12. To assemble the dürüm, lay a piece of lavash on a cutting board, spread with tomato sauce, then add cooked meat, roasted tomatoes and peppers, and salad.
13. Drizzle with garlic sauce, roll tightly from the bottom, tucking in ingredients to form a wrap. Repeat with remaining lavash, slice in half, and serve.

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Notes

Make sure to roast the vegetables until they are tender for the best flavor.
Use fresh herbs in the salad for extra flavor and freshness.
Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 wrap
• Calories: 500
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Fat: 30g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 25g
• Cholesterol: 80mg

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