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Doner Kebab

A spiced ground lamb loaf roasted until tender, then sliced thin for a classic street-food style meal. Perfect served with fresh vegetables and warm pita.

60 minMediumServes 4450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground lamb
  • 1 medium yellow onion, grated
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine 2 lbs ground lamb, 1 medium grated yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.

  3. 3

    Knead the mixture vigorously for 5 minutes until dense and paste-like.

  4. 4

    Pack the meat tightly into the prepared loaf pan to eliminate air pockets.

  5. 5

    Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

  6. 6

    Rest for 10 minutes, slice thinly, and serve.

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Questions

What is Doner Kebab?

A spiced ground lamb loaf roasted until tender, then sliced thin for a classic street-food style meal. Perfect served with fresh vegetables and warm pita. This reference files it under Turkish dinner: made in the oven, rated medium and about 60 minutes start to finish.

What temperature do I cook Doner Kebab at?

For Doner Kebab, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 40 minutes, in step 5. The target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why rest the meat in Doner Kebab?

Step 6 reads: "Rest for 10 minutes, slice thinly, and serve." Heat drives the juices toward the center. The rest in step 6 lets them spread back out, so they stay in the meat instead of running onto the board when you cut.

What equipment do I need for Doner Kebab?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses a loaf pan (step 1) and parchment paper (step 1).

Can I use ground beef instead of ground lamb in Doner Kebab?

Yes, at the same weight. The flavor is milder; a pinch more cumin or an extra clove of garlic closes the gap. As written, the entry for Doner Kebab uses 2 lbs ground lamb.

Is Doner Kebab keto-friendly?

A serving of Doner Kebab carries 3 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 15 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 3 percent.

How long does Doner Kebab keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Doner Kebab within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

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