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Viral Doner Kebab Recipe

This Viral Doner Kebab Recipe uses seasoned beef baked in the oven.
Rolled thin and sliced for authentic texture.
Perfect for wraps with sauce and fresh vegetables.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Turkish-inspired

Ingredients
  

For The Doner Meat

  • 1 medium onion peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 lb ground beef 85/15
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For The Vegetables

  • 3 medium tomatoes quartered
  • 2 green peppers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • teaspoon black pepper

For The Sauce (optional)

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ¼ cup hot water
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

For Serving

  • 4 lavash or pita breads
  • ½ cup sumac onions

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  • Blend onion and garlic until smooth and transfer to a bowl.
  • Add beef, tomato paste, yogurt, spices, salt, and pepper and mix well.
  • Divide into 3 portions.
  • Roll each portion thin between parchment into rectangles.
  • Roll tightly into logs and place on a sheet pan.
  • Add tomatoes and peppers, drizzle with olive oil, and season.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Unroll the meat and tear into chunks to create the classic Viral Doner Kebab Recipe texture.
  • For sauce, melt butter, add tomato paste and water, bring to a boil, then remove.
  • Assemble wraps with bread, sauce, meat, vegetables, and onions. Roll and slice.

Notes

  • Serve with fries for a street food feel
  • Add pickles for extra tang
  • Great as a rice bowl topping