Doner Kebab
A homemade version of the classic street food, featuring seasoned, juicy meat slices served in warm pita with fresh veggies and a creamy sauce.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 25g

Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 pieces pita bread
- ½ cup plain yogurt
Instructions
- 1
Grate the 1 onion and squeeze out excess liquid. In a bowl, combine the grated onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper with the 1 lb ground lamb. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F and the top is browned.
- 3
Let the meat rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly. While the meat rests, warm the 4 pita breads in the oven or a dry skillet.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix the 0.5 cup yogurt with a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon if you have it. This is your sauce.
- 5
Serve the sliced meat in the warm pita, drizzled with the yogurt sauce. Add lettuce, tomato, or onion if you like.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- grater
- mixing bowl
- knife
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