Nefi's Kebab (Homemade Dömer)
Nefi's Kebab (Homemade Dömer)
Ingredients
For the Kebab Meat
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, lean
- 1/2 onion, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
- 1 teaspoon coriander, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, smoked
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 egg, large
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs, plain
For Serving
- 4 pita bread, warmed
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce, store-bought or homemade
- hot sauce, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, grated onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, egg, and bread crumbs. Mix thoroughly with your hands until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is cohesive.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Press the meat mixture firmly into the prepared loaf pan, ensuring it's packed tightly and evenly. This helps the kebab hold its shape during cooking.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) and the meat is cooked through. The top should be nicely browned.
⏱️ 60 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
Once cooked, carefully remove the loaf pan from the oven. Let the kebab meat rest in the pan for 10 minutes before attempting to slice it. This allows the juices to redistribute, making it easier to slice and preventing it from crumbling.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
After resting, carefully remove the kebab meat from the loaf pan. Using a sharp knife, thinly slice the kebab meat, mimicking the traditional döner style. You can also lightly pan-fry the slices for a few minutes to get some crispy edges, if desired.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Warm the pita bread according to package instructions. Fill each warm pita with generous slices of the homemade döner kebab meat. Top with sliced tomato, red onion, cucumber, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and hot sauce, as desired.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nefi's Kebab (Homemade Dömer)
Ingredients
For the Kebab Meat
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, lean
- 1/2 onion, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
- 1 teaspoon coriander, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, smoked
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 egg, large
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs, plain
For Serving
- 4 pita bread, warmed
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce, store-bought or homemade
- hot sauce, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, grated onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, egg, and bread crumbs. Mix thoroughly with your hands until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is cohesive.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Press the meat mixture firmly into the prepared loaf pan, ensuring it's packed tightly and evenly. This helps the kebab hold its shape during cooking.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) and the meat is cooked through. The top should be nicely browned.
⏱️ 60 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
Once cooked, carefully remove the loaf pan from the oven. Let the kebab meat rest in the pan for 10 minutes before attempting to slice it. This allows the juices to redistribute, making it easier to slice and preventing it from crumbling.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
After resting, carefully remove the kebab meat from the loaf pan. Using a sharp knife, thinly slice the kebab meat, mimicking the traditional döner style. You can also lightly pan-fry the slices for a few minutes to get some crispy edges, if desired.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Warm the pita bread according to package instructions. Fill each warm pita with generous slices of the homemade döner kebab meat. Top with sliced tomato, red onion, cucumber, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and hot sauce, as desired.
⏱️ 5 min