Viral-Style Döner Kebab
Viral-Style Döner Kebab
Ingredients
For the Döner Kebab Meat
- 2 pounds ground beef, 80/20
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 onion, chopped, optional
- 2 jalapeños, sliced, optional
- as needed lemon juice, freshly squeezed, for finishing
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder, garlic salt, black pepper, dried parsley, paprika, onion powder, lemon pepper, and plain Greek yogurt. Mix everything really well until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Take a portion of the meat mixture and press it onto a sheet of parchment paper, forming it into a rectangle. Place another sheet of parchment paper on top of the meat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Using a rolling pin, roll the meat out as flat and even as you can. The thinner the meat is rolled, the better it will brown and crisp up later. Remove the top parchment paper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Roll the flattened meat tightly into a log using the bottom parchment paper. Repeat this process with the remaining meat mixture, forming multiple logs. Place the meat logs on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
If desired, scatter the chopped onion and sliced jalapeños around the meat logs on the baking sheet.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Halfway through the baking time, carefully drain any rendered grease from the baking sheet if needed.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Once baked, remove the meat logs from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat moist.
⏱️ 10 min
- 9
Unroll the parchment paper from the cooked logs. For extra browning and crispiness, slice the meat logs thin or tear them into strips. Arrange the sliced/torn meat on a clean baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Broil the meat for a few minutes until the edges get nice and crispy. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.
⏱️ 3 min
- 11
Finish the Döner Kebab meat with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Serve immediately in salads or wraps with your favorite toppings like additional onions, jalapeños, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and a sauce like tzatziki.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Viral-Style Döner Kebab
For the Döner Kebab Meat
- 2 pounds ground beef, 80/20
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 onion, chopped, optional
- 2 jalapeños, sliced, optional
- as needed lemon juice, freshly squeezed, for finishing
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder, garlic salt, black pepper, dried parsley, paprika, onion powder, lemon pepper, and plain Greek yogurt. Mix everything really well until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Take a portion of the meat mixture and press it onto a sheet of parchment paper, forming it into a rectangle. Place another sheet of parchment paper on top of the meat.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Using a rolling pin, roll the meat out as flat and even as you can. The thinner the meat is rolled, the better it will brown and crisp up later. Remove the top parchment paper.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Roll the flattened meat tightly into a log using the bottom parchment paper. Repeat this process with the remaining meat mixture, forming multiple logs. Place the meat logs on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
If desired, scatter the chopped onion and sliced jalapeños around the meat logs on the baking sheet.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Halfway through the baking time, carefully drain any rendered grease from the baking sheet if needed.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Once baked, remove the meat logs from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat moist.
⏱️ 10 min - 9
Unroll the parchment paper from the cooked logs. For extra browning and crispiness, slice the meat logs thin or tear them into strips. Arrange the sliced/torn meat on a clean baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Broil the meat for a few minutes until the edges get nice and crispy. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.
⏱️ 3 min - 11
Finish the Döner Kebab meat with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Serve immediately in salads or wraps with your favorite toppings like additional onions, jalapeños, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and a sauce like tzatziki.
⏱️ 1 min