Sheet Pan Doner Kebab

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This viral at-home doner technique delivers everything you love about classic Turkish doner without a vertical spit. Ground meat is blended with onion-garlic purée, yogurt, tomato paste, and Cybele’s Harvest Turkish Style Shawarma Seasoning, then baked into rolls, pulled apart, and charred for juicy, caramelized pieces. Simple, bold, and incredibly satisfying.

Ingredients

What You’ll Need (Serves 4–6):

For the Doner:

• 2 lbs ground beef (80–85% lean)
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp Cybele’s Harvest Turkish Style Shawarma Seasoning
• 1.5 tsp salt
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

For the Vegetables:

• 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 2 green peppers (Turkish sivri or similar), sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
  
  

For Serving:

• Warm lavash, pita, or flatbread
• Sumac Onion Salad
• Yogurt, tahini, or garlic sauce
  
  

How to Make It

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven
   Preheat oven to 400 °F / 204 °C. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. Make the Onion–Garlic Purée
   In a food processor, blend onion and garlic into a smooth purée. Do not drain — all juices go into the mixture.
3. Prepare the Meat Mixture
   In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion-garlic purée, yogurt, Shawarma Seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Knead vigorously for 1–2 minutes until fully emulsated and sticky.
4. Divide the Mixture
   Divide the mixture into 3 equal portions.
5. Shape the Döner Rolls
   Place one portion between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll or press into an even, thin rectangle. Remove the top paper. Starting from the short edge, roll tightly using the bottom parchment and transfer to the prepared sheet pan. Repeat with remaining portions.
6. Add the Vegetables
   Add tomatoes and green peppers to the same sheet pan. Toss with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
7. Bake
   Bake for about 20 minutes, until the meat is cooked through and lightly browned.
8. Unroll and Tear
   Remove from the oven. Carefully unroll the meat logs and tear the döner into large, irregular pieces, spreading them evenly across the sheet pan.
9. Char the Döner
   Return the pan to the oven and switch to broil. Broil for 3–5 minutes, stirring once, until the edges are deeply caramelized and lightly crispy. Watch closely to avoid burning.
   
10. Serve Hot
    Remove from oven and serve immediately with warm flatbread, Sumac Onion Salad, and sauce of choice.
    
    

Why This Recipe Works

What Makes It Special?

• Layered Texture: Baking, tearing, then broiling creates tender interiors with crispy edges.
• Juicy & Flavorful: Onion purée and yogurt lock in moisture.
• Authentic Seasoning: Cybele’s Harvest Turkish Style Shawarma Seasoning delivers classic döner depth.
• Sheet Pan Simplicity: All the flavor of döner, no special equipment required.
  
  

Serving Ideas

Serve With:

• Warm lavash or pita
• Sumac Onion Salad folded into wraps
• Yogurt or garlic sauce
• Roasted tomatoes and peppers from the pan
• Ayran or sparkling water with lemon