Homemade Doner Kebab / Gyro
Homemade Doner Kebab / Gyro
Ingredients
For the Meat Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, (optional, for heat)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Roasted Vegetables
- 1 white onion, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rings
- 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced into 1/4-inch strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced into 1/4-inch strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly
- 4 pita bread, soft, fluffy style or thinner flat-top style
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce, or other creamy white sauce, as needed
- 1/4 cup pickled red onions, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground lamb, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is cohesive.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Tear off two large sheets of parchment paper. Place half of the meat mixture in the center of one parchment sheet. Cover with the second parchment sheet. Using a rolling pin, roll out the meat very thinly, aiming for a rectangle approximately 1/8-inch thick. Repeat with the remaining meat mixture to create a second thin sheet.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Carefully peel off the top layer of parchment paper from each rolled-out meat sheet. Starting from one long edge, tightly roll each meat sheet into a log, keeping it wrapped in the bottom parchment paper. Place the two parchment-wrapped meat logs onto the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
In a medium bowl, toss the sliced white onion, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Arrange the seasoned vegetables on the same baking sheet alongside the meat logs.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized. The internal temperature of the meat should reach 160°F (71°C).
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Once baked, remove the meat logs from the oven. Carefully unroll and remove the parchment paper from the cooked meat. The meat should be a solid, thin slab. Using a sharp knife, shred or thinly slice the meat into irregular pieces, mimicking traditional shaved doner kebab meat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Warm the pita bread. If using soft, fluffy pita, you can warm it in the microwave for 15-30 seconds or in a dry skillet for 1 minute per side. If using thinner pita for a 'shawarma vibe,' grill it on a flat-top griddle or in a hot skillet until slightly charred and pliable.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
To assemble, spread a generous layer of tzatziki sauce onto a warm pita. Top with a portion of the shredded meat, followed by the roasted onions and bell peppers, and a sprinkle of pickled red onions. Fold or roll the pita into a wrap. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Doner Kebab / Gyro
Ingredients
For the Meat Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, (optional, for heat)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Roasted Vegetables
- 1 white onion, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rings
- 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced into 1/4-inch strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced into 1/4-inch strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly
- 4 pita bread, soft, fluffy style or thinner flat-top style
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce, or other creamy white sauce, as needed
- 1/4 cup pickled red onions, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground lamb, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is cohesive.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Tear off two large sheets of parchment paper. Place half of the meat mixture in the center of one parchment sheet. Cover with the second parchment sheet. Using a rolling pin, roll out the meat very thinly, aiming for a rectangle approximately 1/8-inch thick. Repeat with the remaining meat mixture to create a second thin sheet.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Carefully peel off the top layer of parchment paper from each rolled-out meat sheet. Starting from one long edge, tightly roll each meat sheet into a log, keeping it wrapped in the bottom parchment paper. Place the two parchment-wrapped meat logs onto the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
In a medium bowl, toss the sliced white onion, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Arrange the seasoned vegetables on the same baking sheet alongside the meat logs.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized. The internal temperature of the meat should reach 160°F (71°C).
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Once baked, remove the meat logs from the oven. Carefully unroll and remove the parchment paper from the cooked meat. The meat should be a solid, thin slab. Using a sharp knife, shred or thinly slice the meat into irregular pieces, mimicking traditional shaved doner kebab meat.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Warm the pita bread. If using soft, fluffy pita, you can warm it in the microwave for 15-30 seconds or in a dry skillet for 1 minute per side. If using thinner pita for a 'shawarma vibe,' grill it on a flat-top griddle or in a hot skillet until slightly charred and pliable.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
To assemble, spread a generous layer of tzatziki sauce onto a warm pita. Top with a portion of the shredded meat, followed by the roasted onions and bell peppers, and a sprinkle of pickled red onions. Fold or roll the pita into a wrap. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min