Beef Doner Kebab
Transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of the Mediterranean with this flavorful Beef Doner Kebab recipe. Featuring tender beef shoulder or sirloin marinated in a fragrant blend of yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and warm spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, this dish delivers a perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and savory notes. After slow marination for optimal flavor infusion, the beef is roasted to perfection, achieving a crispy, golden exterior. Serve the thinly sliced meat on warm flatbread or pita, topped with fresh parsley, diced tomatoes, and cucumbers for a vibrant, refreshing finish. Ideal for a crowd-pleasing dinner or a satiating street food-inspired meal, this homemade doner kebab captures authentic flavors in every bite. Perfect for SEO purposes, this recipe is the ultimate choice for fans of Mediterranean cuisine, easy kebab recipes, and marinated beef dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1000 grams Beef shoulder or sirloin
- 1 large Onion
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 200 grams Yogurt
- 60 ml Olive oil
- 30 ml Lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons Ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 15 grams Fresh parsley
- 1 large Tomato
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 4 pieces Flatbread or pita
Instructions
Trim the beef of any excess fat and slice into thin slices, about 1/4 inch thick.
In a blender or food processor, add the onion and garlic cloves. Puree until smooth.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the onion-garlic puree, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, paprika, allspice, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form the marinade.
Add the sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight, to let the flavors develop.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Prepare a baking tray with a wire rack inserted.
Thread the marinated beef slices onto skewers, if using. Alternatively, you can stack the slices tightly and securely wrap them with aluminum foil. Place them on the prepared wire rack.
Roast the beef in the oven for about 45-60 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking and a crispy exterior.
While the beef is cooking, finely chop the fresh parsley. Dice the tomato and cucumber into small cubes.
Once the beef is fully cooked, slice the meat thinly, against the grain if necessary, to achieve tender slices.
Warm the flatbreads or pitas in a dry pan or in the oven for a few minutes.
Serve the sliced beef on the warm flatbreads, topped with diced tomato, cucumber, and chopped parsley. Optionally, you can add yogurt sauce or tahini for extra flavor.
Roll up or fold the flatbreads around the filling to enjoy your homemade beef doner kebabs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3970 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 252.0 g | 323% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.4 g | 417% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 762 mg | 254% | |
| Sodium | 8236 mg | 358% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.2 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.6 g | ||
| Protein | 258.2 g | 516% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 752 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 41.4 mg | 230% | |
| Potassium | 5437 mg | 116% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
