Description
This Homemade Lamb Doner Kebab recipe brings you all the flavour of your favourite British takeaway with none of the grease. Juicy lamb mince is seasoned, oven-roasted, and sliced thin for the perfect wrap with salad and sauce. Ready in just over an hour with minimal effort.
Ingredients
For the Doner:
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500g lamb mince
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1 small onion, grated
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp ground coriander
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
For the Wrap:
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½ cucumber, sliced into batons
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2 tomatoes, chopped
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A handful of lettuce or fresh parsley, shredded
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4 flatbreads or pitta breads
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Garlic yoghurt or tahini sauce
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Chilli sauce (optional)
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix lamb mince, onion, garlic, and all spices. Knead until firm and sticky.
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Shape into a tight log, wrap in foil, and chill for 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 190°C (fan). Roast the foil-wrapped meat for 35–40 minutes.
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Remove from oven, let rest for 10 minutes, then slice thinly.
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Warm the flatbreads and load with salad, lamb slices, and sauces. Wrap and enjoy!
Notes
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Use lamb shoulder mince for the best flavour.
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Add pickled chillies or cabbage for crunch and tang.
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Make the mix ahead and freeze—roast from frozen as needed.
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Homemade minty garlic yoghurt sauce is a game-changer!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes