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Homemade doner kebab Sandwich
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Homemade doner kebab

Homemade doner kebab is a delicious and easy way to enjoy the flavors of Middle Eastern street food at home. Tender, spiced meat is rolled thin, baked, and broiled to golden perfection—perfect for wraps, plates, bowls, or even Canadian Donair-style sandwiches.
Course Main Course
Cuisine middleeastern, turkish
Keyword doner kebab
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 People

Ingredients

  • 1 kg beef or lamb mince or a mix
  • ½ cup yogurt
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp onion powder or 1 finely minced onion
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder or 4 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive or vegetable oil ghee, or beef tallow
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling pin

Instructions

  • In a bowl, add the meat, yogurt, spices, and oil/ghee/tallow.
  • Mix very well until everything is fully combined and sticky.
  • Divide the mixture into 3–4 equal balls.
  • Place one portion on a sheet of parchment, cover with another sheet, flatten by hand, then roll it out with a rolling pin until very thin.
  • Repeat with all portions and place the sheets into a baking dish.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes.
  • Remove and pour out any liquid. Return to the oven for another 10 minutes.
  • Take it out, remove the top parchment, brush lightly with oil/ghee/tallow, and broil until golden.
  • Or brown the slices in a pan when ready to serve.
  • Serve with fresh veggies, tahini sauce, sweet sauce, or use it in your favourite doner poutine.

Notes

  • For the most authentic flavor, use a mix of lamb and beef, but beef alone works fine if you prefer.
  • You can swap yogurt for a non-dairy alternative if needed, but it helps tenderize the meat.
  • Rolling the meat very thin is key to achieving the traditional doner texture.
  • If you don’t have ghee or beef tallow, vegetable oil works, but ghee or tallow adds more richness.
  • The sweet Canadian Donair sauce pairs perfectly with this doner, but you can also serve with tahini, garlic sauce, or your favorite dips.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for a few days or frozen for longer. Reheat in a pan or oven to regain crispiness.
  • Feel free to experiment with spices—oregano, paprika, cumin, or chili flakes can be adjusted to your taste.