Easy Skillet Doner Kebab (Lamb/Beef)

Ingredients

• 1 large onion (quartered)
• 1/2 kg regular ground beef ((500g) or a mix of lamb and beef)
• 2 tablespoons whole yogurt
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (leaves picked)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil ( or butter)
• 1/2 cup greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/2 lemon (juiced)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablepsoons fresh dill, finely chopped (or substitute 1 teaspoon dried dill)
• 1 garlic clove (grated on a microplane)
• thinly sliced tomato
• pickles
• pita bread or flatbread
• onion sumac salad

Steps

1. 1

   In a food processor, pulse the chopped onion until finely minced. Add the ground meat, fresh thyme, salt, pepper, yogurt and milk, blending until evenly mixed and smooth, for at least 1-2 minutes.

2. 2

   Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap or wax paper and scoop the meat onto it. Shape the meat into a 20 cm large log using the plastic wrap, twisting the ends to seal and compact it into a sausage-like form. Freeze until solid for at least 4 hours.

3. 3

   Once the kebab meat is solid, unwrap a portion and place it horizontally on a kitchen towel to avoid slipping. Slice it thinly along the circular side, about 5 mm thick. If you find it easier to stand it up, you can also slice along the longer side.

4. 4

   Heat a large heavy bottomed cast iron skillet over medium-high heat with a light spray of oil. Cook the meat strips until golden brown on each side, about 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to a dish. Work fast in batches before the doner slices defrost completely. You also should not crowd the pan or they will steam.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, combine the greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper, dill and the grated garlic clove. Whisk the sauce then taste and adjust for salt as desired.

6. 6

   To assemble the doner kebab, place crispy meat slices on a pita or flatbread, add sliced tomato, sumac onion salad, and drizzle with white sauce. Roll up the doner kebab and serve with extra white sauce on the side