Heart-Healthy Beef Doner Kebab
Indulge in the robust flavors of this Heart-Healthy Beef Doner Kebab, a lighter, nutrient-packed twist on the classic street food favorite. Made with lean ground beef seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, this recipe delivers all the smoky, savory notes you crave without the excess fat. The baked beef loaf is sliced thin and layered into wholesome whole-grain pita breads alongside fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion for a refreshing crunch. A tangy, creamy low-fat yogurt sauce infused with lemon juice and parsley ties it all together. Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish is perfect for a satisfying, guilt-free dinner or a flavorful lunch that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Keywords: heart-healthy, beef doner kebab, lean ground beef, homemade kebab, low-fat yogurt sauce, healthy dinner, Mediterranean-inspired.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 4 Whole grain pita breads
- 2 medium, sliced Tomatoes
- 1 sliced Cucumber
- 1 small, sliced Red onion
- 200 grams Low-fat yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the lean ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly, then shape the beef mixture into a loaf shape.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Place a wire rack over a baking sheet and lightly brush the wire rack with olive oil.
Place the beef loaf on the prepared wire rack and brush the top with olive oil.
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
While the meat is cooking, prepare the sauce by mixing the low-fat yogurt with lemon juice and half of the chopped fresh parsley in a small bowl.
Remove the beef from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
Warm the whole grain pita breads in the oven or on a skillet.
Assemble the doner kebabs by filling each pita with sliced beef, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Drizzle with the yogurt sauce and garnish with the remaining fresh parsley.
Serve warm and enjoy your heart-healthy beef doner kebab.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1844 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.4 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.0 g | 105% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 323 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 2896 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 185.4 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.9 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.3 g | ||
| Protein | 143.5 g | 287% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 598 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 22.5 mg | 125% | |
| Potassium | 1817 mg | 39% | |
*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.
