Iskender Kebab Recipe
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8
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Calories
445 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Turkish
Iskender Kebab Recipe
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Discover the authentic flavors of Iskender Kebab, a classic Turkish dish featuring juicy spiced beef served over crispy pide bread and topped with rich tomato sauce, melted butter, and a dollop of yogurt.
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Ingredients
Iskender Kebab Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 1½ tablespoons PLAIN yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1½ pounds ground beef
Tomato Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
To Serve
- 1 large pide bread
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
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Instructions
Prepare the Beef
- In a large bowl, grate the onion, then add yogurt, Aleppo pepper, salt, black pepper, and cumin. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Add the ground beef to this mixture. Combine by hand until fully integrated.
- Shape the mixture into a log, about 2 inches in diameter, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour, then transfer to the freezer and freeze overnight (8 hours).
- Remove the meat log from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. Place a pan over medium high heat.
- Thinly slice with a sharp chef’s knife and arrange the meat slices in a single layer and sear for 30 seconds on each side until crispy and browned. Repeat with remaining slices and transfer to a plate.
Prepare the Tomato Sauce
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes to release its natural sweetness.
- Add the tomato sauce, salt, oregano, and Aleppo pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Assemble the Iskender Kebab
- Cut the pide bread into bite-sized pieces and arrange on a serving platter.
- Pour the tomato sauce generously over the toasted bread cubes.
- Top the sauce with seared meat slices and a dollop of yogurt on the side.
- Melt the 3 tablespoons of butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Drizzle melted butter over the dish for a final touch.
Notes
- You can prepare the beef mixture, form it into a log and keep it in the freezer for up to 2 months. When you're ready to cook, leave it on the counter for 5 minutes, slice and proceed with the recipe.
- You can make the tomato sauce a day or two in advance and heat when ready to serve.
- If Ramazan pidesi (pide bread) isn't available, use naan or another fluffy bread such as focaccia, ciabatta or Italian bread. Cut the bread into cubes before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
445kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
981mg
(41%)
Potassium
279mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
317IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 445 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 445kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 981mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 317IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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