Doner Kebab

Name: Doner Kebab
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
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

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

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

Knead the mixture vigorously for 5 minutes until dense and paste-like.
4

Pack the meat tightly into the prepared loaf pan to eliminate air pockets.
5

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
6

Rest for 10 minutes, slice thinly, and serve.

Questions

How long does Doner Kebab keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Doner Kebab?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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