Low Fat Beef Doner Kebab

Discover a healthier twist on a classic street food favorite with this Low Fat Beef Doner Kebab recipe! Made with lean ground beef and a flavorful blend of spices like paprika, cumin, and coriander, this guilt-free version is oven-baked to perfection for a lighter alternative to the traditional rotisserie method. Wrapped in whole wheat pita and paired with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and shredded lettuce, each bite is elevated with a drizzle of low-fat tzatziki sauce. Quick to prepare in just under an hour, this recipe is perfect for a nutritious, protein-packed meal that satisfies all your kebab cravings without the extra calories. Serve this wholesome dish for an easy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing weekend treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams lean ground beef (95% lean)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
• 4 pieces whole wheat pita breads
• 0.5 large cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
• 4 leaves lettuce leaves, shredded
• 1 cup low-fat tzatziki sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the lean ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Add the low-fat plain yogurt to the mixture and mix thoroughly using your hands until all ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 4

Shape the mixture into a loaf and wrap it tightly with aluminum foil.

Step 5

Place the foil-wrapped meat loaf on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 6

After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until the top is browned and the internal temperature reaches 70°C (160°F).

Step 7

Let the meat rest for 5 minutes, then slice it thinly using a sharp knife.

Step 8

To assemble the kebabs, warm the whole wheat pita breads in the oven or microwave.

Step 9

Layer the sliced beef, cucumber, tomato, and shredded lettuce inside the warmed pita breads.

Step 10

Drizzle with low-fat tzatziki sauce before serving.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your low-fat beef doner kebab!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1544.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1827.0

Total Fat 45.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 413.7mg	0%
Sodium 4630.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 184.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.0g	0%
Total Sugars 24.5g
Protein 176.1g	0%

Vitamin D 50.6IU	0%
Calcium 574.5mg	0%
Iron 24.8mg	0%
Potassium 3530.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.1%

Protein: 38.0%

Carbs: 39.9%