Turkish Doner Kebab

Meat Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, grated & squeezed dry
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tsp sweet paprika
  • 2 tsp each: garlic powder, onion powder, sumac, cumin, oregano
  • 1 tsp mustard seed
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 2 heaping tbsp labneh
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp za’atar
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt to taste

Roasted Veg

  • 3 red bell peppers, sliced
  • 3 jalapeños, sliced
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • Olive oil + salt

Directions (Meat)

  1. Combine ground beef, grated onion, garlic, and all spices. Mix until sticky and uniform.
  2. Place on parchment, cover with another sheet, roll into a tight log removing air pockets.
  3. Chill for one hour.
  4. Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes. Remove parchment. Optionally crisp at 425°F for 5 minutes.
  5. Rest 10 minutes, then slice thin.

Directions (Sauce)

  1. Blend all sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  2. Chill.

Directions (Veg)

  1. Spread peppers, jalapeños, and onions on a sheet pan.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil + salt.
  3. Roast at 425°F until charred and soft.

Assemble

  • Toast pitas
  • Spread sauce
  • Add sliced doner meat
  • Top with roasted veggies
  • Finish with extra sauce

Enjoy!