Learn how to make the viral doner kebab at home — juicy, flavorful, and baked right in the oven! No rotisserie needed. This easy method gives you those signature thin, tender slices with crispy edges. Perfect for stuffing into warm pita with all your favorite toppings.
►Full written recipe: https://thecookingfoodie.com/recipe/homemade-doner-kebab/
►Homemade pita bread recipe: https://thecookingfoodie.com/recipe/homemade-pita-bread-recipe/
►Tzatziki recipe: https://thecookingfoodie.com/recipe/greek-tzatziki-sauce-recipe/
►Tahini Sauce Recipe: https://thecookingfoodie.com/recipe/easy-tahini-sauce/
► Equipment I used in this video: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thecookingfoodie
►FOLLOW ME:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecookingfoodie/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecookingfoodie
Website: https://www.thecookingfoodie.com/
RECIPE:
Ingredients:
For the meat:
1 kg (2.2 lb) Ground beef or lamb (or a mix)
1 medium onion, grated
3 Garlic cloves, grated
1/4 cup (60g) Plain yogurt
2 tablespoons Olive oil
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
2 teaspoons cumin
1 tablespoon Sweet paprika
2 teaspoons Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
2 tablespoons Tomato paste or BBQ sauce
For serving:
Warm pita or a large tortilla
Shredded lettuce or cabbage
Sliced red onion
Pickles
Tahini sauce or tzatziki
Fresh parsley
Instructions:
1. Prepare the meat mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, grated onion, garlic, yogurt, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, oregano, and olive oil. Mix well with your hands until the mixture becomes sticky and cohesive — this step is important for the “doner” texture.
2. Form the viral “meat sheet”: Divide the mixture into 5 equal parts. Place a large piece of parchment paper on the counter, set one portion of meat on top, then cover it with another sheet of parchment. Using a rolling pin, spread the meat into a very thin, even rectangle. Shape it tightly, keeping the thickness consistent and pressing out any air pockets.
3. Roll it up: Remove the top parchment sheet. Starting from the long side, use the bottom parchment to roll the meat sheet into a firm, compact log, just like rolling a Swiss roll. Tighten the parchment around the meat as you roll, then twist the ends to secure the shape.
4. Bake: Preheat the oven to 2000°C (400°F).
5. Place the meat roll on a baking tray and bake, wrapped, for 20-25 minutes.
6. Slice: Let the meat rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly. Use two forks to shred slightly for that authentic kebab texture.
7. Assemble: Stuff warm pita with the sliced meat and add tomatoes, lettuce, onion, pickles, and your favorite sauce. Serve immediately.
49 Comments
Full written recipe + tips, tricks, and more variations: https://thecookingfoodie.com/recipe/homemade-doner-kebab/
This looks really tasty, thanks for sharing. Regards from Ireland 🇮🇪
Thanks for the recipe but isn't parchemin paper toxic when heated ?
Hi David!
Oh, how I looove kebab.
You are so talented, David, well done!
Best wishes! ❤
When you take it out of the parchment paper and break it apart, leave on tray and then broil it on high for 5 minutes to get the crisp.
Should have ground coriander.
Your tips and suggestion box it's hard to read because it's not there for long enough. It's too short of a time. I suggest you keep tips and Comments on the screen for a bit longer for your viewers to be able to read it.
Yum! Steamed meat sheets!
Wow this is the best doner kebab recipe. Thank you
Super 🎉🎉🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉🎉❤🎉❤🎉🎉❤🎉🎉❤
I used to make mine the hairy bikers way, where I'd roll the meat in cling film and then remove it & cook, but this looks so much better!
I made it today. I loved it, kids loved and we will definitely make it again and again 👍
🤤
wheres tahini saucE?
Wow wow wow gotta try this . Someone said get Baccarat mix anyone know where from
As I turkish I approved the best kebab I've ever had 😂thank you 🎉❤🙌❤️🇹🇷🇬🇧
Tasted nice but went cold very fast and I don’t like cold food but flavour were really nice
Click bait
NOT EVERYONE SOME OF US LIKE REAL FOOD
I wish I am there to taste this delicious mouthwatering sandwich. You just made beautiful to watch.
👍🏼🤤
Wow, that is really authentic! Great recipe! I love serving this the traditional way, with a wrap and yoghurt dressing, but it also makes a really excellent topping for a pizza!
Great recipie mate. Do we need to turn the meat rolls while cooking in the oven please?
Whoever invented this should be awarded the Nobel peace prize! Qq, how do you stop it from getting drowned in juices while cooking? Other videos pour it away but it feels like you’d be pouring flavour away.
I cant find a decent or even close to donor kebab around me.
I was spoiled in Berlin with mufasas.
I’m glad even though you mentioned YouTube keeps blocking your videos to your subscribers that I still get notifications because this recipe is the 💣 just like all ur other recipes. Thank u and much support from England ❤️
Interesting. I always have a doner while traveling, but they are hard to find the states.
Każdy powiela ten przepis a ja zawine gówno z przyprawami i siebie hit w sieci masakra co się dzieje w tym świecie lemingi jak nic 😂😂😂😂😂
I have made these, they come out really good, but this video misses the 2nd step, which is after the kebabs are unrolled, then you broil them. To prevent dryness, use fattier ground meats and you can also brush with melted ghee or butter
This is not a trend at all😂
Not to be confused with a Donner kebab.
Kebab house onions…..how are they done please?
Can the meat in the parchment paper be frozen before cooking to save for a later date
Super cool technique to make the meat paper thin.
What do you suggest for Veggies? Tofu? Chickpea powder?
My friend Dave the Beard made these and I nearly came in my pants
Now I can finally eat a kebab, I haven't eaten one yet, because I definitely don't want to eat halal meat. Great, thanks for the recipe. 🙏
oh shit this looks so good
Meat for me became as boiled not baked. What i done wrong? What oven program you used ?
oh wow….we also tried something similar with Ekmek..it was delicious😋😋 ….do check it out
This is best when made with pork.
💝💝💝💚💚💚🌙🌙🙏🏽🙏🏽🎉🎉🎉✨️✨️✨️
I tried this last night with hamburger, whole wheat pita/tzatziki and it was so easy and top 3 best thing I've ever made.
Great – but I haven't oven for 2000 degres….
Looks a little dry 😢
if i use 20% fat lamb how much oil should i use?
So let’s see. You take beef that had been ground up and you shape it back into its original form and cook it ? Why not just use thinly sliced beef ?
Very easy recipe ❤
Tried this today, used beef (20% fat), added pork fat, so total 30%, was juicy. Thanks for the idea. Just need to play with salt to boost the taste up maybe.
I completely messed up with the ingredients, mixed bad, added HUGE onion slices, and spread it unevenly. Still turned out amazing.
Thanks!