Beef Doner
Turkish beef doner — shaved marinated beef in flatbread with vegetables and sauce. The street food classic with beef instead of the chicken version.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
408 cal

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Smart Servings Scaler
- Beef400 g
- Flatbread1
- Garlic Sauce2 tbsp
- Tahini1
- Salt1 tsp
- Black Pepper½ tsp
- Cooking Oil1
All quantities scaled automatically from 4 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Beef400 g
- Flatbread1
- Garlic Sauce2 tbsp
- Tahini1
- Salt1 tsp
- Black Pepper0.5 tsp
- Cooking Oil1
Instructions
- 1
Slice 2 lb beef sirloin or top round into thin steak-like pieces (¼ inch). Marinate overnight: ¼ cup olive oil, juice of 2 lemons, 1 cup yogurt, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons paprika, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons oregano, 1 teaspoon coriander, 2 teaspoons salt.
- 2
Stack marinated beef pieces vertically on a baking sheet, skewered with 2 long metal skewers to hold the tower.
- 3
Roast at 400°F for 45-60 minutes, basting every 15 minutes. Increase to 425°F for last 15 minutes.
- 4
Rest 10 minutes. Shave thin strips with a sharp knife — the doner cutting technique.
- 5
Make garlic sauce: 1 cup Greek yogurt + 4 grated garlic cloves + 2 tablespoons lemon juice + 1 teaspoon salt + 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- 6
Build each wrap: warm lavash or pita, garlic sauce, shaved beef, shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced red onion, pickled cucumber, hot chili sauce. Roll tightly.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Stack vertically. Mimics rotisserie.
- 2.Long marinade overnight.
- 3.Baste while cooking.
- 4.Shave thin strips.
🔬 Why It Works
Beef doner succeeds with the stacking technique mimicking the vertical rotisserie — outside chars while inside stays juicy. Shaving thin strips gives the characteristic mix of crispy edges and tender interior. Same technique as chicken doner with beef substitution.
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