Homemade Kebab, delicious, easy recipe and no need for a skewer!
Let’s clarify one thing: this homemade fake kebab doesn’t require a vertical skewer, yet the result is surprising. With a compact dough, rolled out between two sheets of parchment paper and rolled up like a giant steak, you get a kebab that is juicy, flavorful, and perfect to slice.
It’s a clever, quick recipe, ideal when you want to prepare a delicious and genuine kebab using simple ingredients.
👉 Kids love it too, and once you’ve tried it, it becomes one of those dishes to make again and again!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 5People
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Winter, All seasons
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 9 oz ground pork
- 1/4 cup yogurt (dressing)
- 1 tbsp breadcrumbs (add 2 if needed)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste spices (onion, garlic as desired)
Tools
- Rolling pin
- Parchment paper
Steps
Place the ground meat in a bowl and add the yogurt dressing, oil, spices, and breadcrumbs. Mix well until you get a soft but compact dough; if it is too soft, add a bit more breadcrumbs.
Transfer the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out with a rolling pin to form a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.Roll it up with the help of the parchment paper to obtain a well compact cylinder.
Place the roll on a baking tray, leaving it wrapped in the parchment paper.Bake in a static oven at 392°F for 20 minutes, then open the paper on top and return to the oven for another 5–10 minutes, until nicely golden.
Result: a compact giant steak, juicy inside and golden outside!
Remove from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, and cut into thin slices: your homemade fake kebab is ready.
After cooking, the kebab can be served in different ways; in this version, I stuffed a flatbread.Place the flatbread on the work surface and fill it with tomatoes, kebab, lettuce, and mayonnaise. Fold the flatbread over itself and wrap it first in a sheet of parchment paper, then in aluminum foil.
Transfer the flatbread to an air fryer and cook at 356°F for 5–10 minutes, until well heated and slightly crispy on the outside, with the filling soft and juicy.
Remove, discard the foil, and serve immediately: the result is an irresistible homemade kebab flatbread!
Storage
You can store the fake kebab in the refrigerator for 1 day, in an airtight container.
Tips
If you want a taste even closer to classic kebab, add a pinch of smoked paprika.
It’s perfect to serve in pita bread too!
Great even the next day, reheated in a pan.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What can I use instead of yogurt dressing?You can use two tablespoons of Greek yogurt! Do not add breadcrumbs with this substitution.
