Viral Recipe: Juicy Oven Kebab

Ingredients

Kebab Meat

• 400 g ground meat
• 1 small onion, grated
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp paprika powder
• 1–1½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp garlic powder or 2 cloves grated garlic
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp cumin
• Optional: ¼ tsp chili powder

Kebab Dressing

• 2 dl Greek yogurt
• 1–2 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 tbsp lemon juice or white wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp sugar or honey
• ½ tsp paprika powder
• ¼ tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Accompaniments

• Cucumber, thinly sliced
• Red onion, thinly sliced
• Pita bread or flatbread

Instructions

1. Mise en place: Grate the onion and garlic, measure out all ingredients, and prepare kitchen equipment and baking paper.
2. Make the kebab meat: Mix ground meat, grated onion, yogurt, oil, and spices into a thick paste. Do not mix more than necessary.
3. Shape and bake: Place the mixture on baking paper, shape it into a tight roll, and wrap it well. Bake at 190 °C in a convection oven for 35–40 minutes.
4. Rest and slice: Let the roll rest for 10–15 minutes. Slice thinly and optionally brown lightly in a pan for extra texture.
5. Make the kebab dressing: Mix all the ingredients and let sit for 10–15 minutes for the best flavor.
6. Serving: Fill pita bread or flatbread with kebab meat, cucumber, red onion, and dressing. Serve immediately.