Quick Turkish Beef Doner with Charred Veg
Sliced beef, spiced and seared until crispy-edged, served in warm pita with grilled peppers, tomatoes, pickled onions, and a bright parsley salad. Restaurant-style in 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb beef sirloin or ribeye steak, thinly sliced (1/8 inch)
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 2 medium tomato
- 1 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 1 whole lemon
- 4 pieces pita bread or flatbread
Instructions
- 1
Toss sliced red onion with 3 tbsp vinegar, a pinch of salt, and let sit while you prep.
- 2
Halve the bell pepper and tomatoes. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
- 3
Sear beef slices in batches 90 seconds per side — don't stir — until edges brown and char.
- 4
Season beef with salt, pepper, and 1 tsp cumin or sumac. Push to the side; char pepper and tomato halves 2–3 minutes per side until blistered.
- 5
Toss parsley with lemon juice, salt, and olive oil. Warm pita in the skillet 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
- 6
Assemble pitas: fill with beef, charred veg, pickled onions, and parsley salad. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large 12-inch skillet or cast iron pan
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- small bowl for pickling
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