German Gyros (or Döner Kebab)
User Reviews
4.8
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 pieces
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Calories
568 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
German
German Gyros (or Döner Kebab)
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German gyros or doner kebab recipe is probably the most popular street food in Germany. You will love this easy, homemade version.
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Ingredients
Meat:
- 1 lb turkey breast Note
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika powder
- 3 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
- ½ dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon Coriander
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ¼ cup olive oil
- fine sea salt
Tzatziki:
- 1 cucumber
- 1 lb Greek yogurt
- juice of ½ lemon
- 4-5 garlic cloves
- a bunch of dill
- salt and pepper
Serve:
- ½ red cabbage finely shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- A pinch of fine sea salt
- black pepper
- 1 flatbread
- 2 tomatoes sliced
- 1 onion sliced
Instructions
Marinate the meat:
- Slice the meat into very thin slices, about 4-5 cm/ 1.5-2 inches long, and place them in a large, non-reactive bowl.1 lb turkey breast/ 450 g
- Marinate: Add all the spices. Grate the garlic cloves and slice the onion into thin half-rings. Add them to the meat with the lemon juice and olive oil. Don't add any salt at this stage; salt the meat after cooking it. Mix well and place the bowl in the fridge. Leave the meat to marinate for at least 1 hour, but preferably for several hours.2 teaspoons sweet paprika powder + 3 teaspoons dried oregano + 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme + ½ teaspoon dried marjoram + ½ dried rosemary + ½ teaspoon ground black pepper + ¼ teaspoon ground cumin + ¼ teaspoon coriander + ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper + 5 garlic cloves + 1 medium onion + juice of ½ lemon + ¼ cup olive oil/ 60 ml
Tzatziki:
- Roughly grate the cucumber (large side of the box grater). Place in a colander, sprinkle with a tablespoon of salt, and leave to drain for about 30 minutes. Place in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze as much water out of it as you can.1 cucumber + 1 tablespoon fine sea salt
- Mix the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, grated garlic cloves, and finely chopped dill in a bowl. Adjust the taste with salt and pepper.1 lb Greek yogurt/ 450 g + juice of ½ lemon + 4-5 garlic cloves + a bunch of dill + salt and pepper
Cook:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F/ 200°C.
- Cook meat: Heat a large cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan and cook the meat on high heat until browned and cooked through about 2-3 minutes, but check. Salt the meat to taste. Don't overcrowd the pan; if it is too small, it is preferable to fry the meat in two batches.
- Heat bread: In the meantime, place the flatbread in the hot oven and heat for about 2-3 minutes until heated through and lightly crisp on top. Take it out and quarter it. Cut each piece horizontally (don't cut through) to obtain a pocket.1 flatbread
- Cabbage: Finely slice the red cabbage and place it in a bowl. Add some salt and knead the cabbage for a minute or so to soften it. Add the olive oil, some pepper, and more salt, if necessary. Mix well.½ red cabbage + salt + 1 tablespoon olive oil + a pinch of fine sea salt + black pepper
Serve:
- Slice the onions and tomatoes. Smear the inside of the bread with some tzatziki, add some onion and tomato slices, some shredded red cabbage, and the meat. Serve with more tzatziki and vegetables on the side.1 onion + 2 tomatoes
Notes
- Meat choice: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or pork neck are also great. It's a German-style doner or gyros, so pork is allowed.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1gyros
Calories
568kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
53g
(106%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
901mg
(38%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 568 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1gyros | |
| Calories | 568kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 901mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
24 reviews
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