Homemade Beef Doner Kebab

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef (15% fat)
• 1 medium Grated onion (drained)
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the ground beef in a food processor with the grated onion, garlic, yogurt, and all spices.

2. 2

   Pulse the mixture until it becomes a very smooth, tacky paste; this ensures the classic 'doner' texture.

3. 3

   Shape the meat mixture into a tight, uniform log and wrap it tightly in aluminum foil, twisting the ends like a candy wrapper.

4. 4

   Place the foil log in a baking dish and bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 45 to 50 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from the oven and let the meat rest in the foil for at least 10 minutes to retain juices.

6. 6

   Unwrap the log and brown the outside in a hot pan with a little olive oil for extra crispness.

7. 7

   Using a very sharp knife or a vegetable peeler, shave off thin ribbons of meat from the log.

8. 8

   Serve the meat shavings inside warm pita bread with salad, tomatoes, and garlic sauce.