
Turkish Kebab
This Turkish kebab recipe features tender marinated meat grilled to perfection and served with a flavorful yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
- Red onion (1, sliced)
- Tomato (1, sliced)
- Pita bread (4 pieces)
- Fresh mint (2 tablespoons, chopped)
- Cucumber (1, grated)
- Greek yogurt (1 cup)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Ground paprika (1 teaspoon)
- Ground cumin (1 teaspoon)
- Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
- Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Lamb or beef (1.5 pounds, cut into cubes)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Add the cubed meat to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated meat onto skewers, alternating with pieces of onion and bell pepper if desired.
- Grill the kebabs for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meat is cooked to your desired doneness.
- While the kebabs are grilling, prepare the yogurt sauce by combining the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, chopped mint, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Toast the pita bread on the grill for a few seconds on each side.
- Serve the grilled kebabs on the toasted pita bread, topped with sliced tomatoes, red onions, and a dollop of yogurt sauce.
- Enjoy your delicious Turkish kebab!
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 400 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 20g • Protein: 30g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g