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Juicy Lamb Doner Kebab with Homemade Flatbreads

Let’s be honest – who doesn’t love a dirty doner kebab now and then? But this isn’t your bog-standard, late-night regret wrapped in foil. This is the upgraded version you make at home on the Ninja Woodfire. We’re talking juicy lamb shoulder mince boosted with beef dripping or smoky tallow, baked and roasted to perfection. And the flatbreads? Total game changers. Soft, chewy, and a little bit charred – miles better than anything from the supermarket. It’s a proper family feast that’s dead easy to make ahead, and everything’s done outdoors on the Ninja – no oven juggling, no pans, no faff. Just bold flavours, crispy edges, and happy faces all round.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Rest Time 30 mins
Total Time 2 hrs
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 150  C
Servings: 6
Estimated Cost: 15
Calories: Approximately 650 per serving
Best Season: Summer
Ingredients
    For the Doner Kebab Meat:
  • 1 Kg Lamb shoulder mince (Aim for 25–30% fat if possible)
  • 60 Grams Beef dripping or smoked beef tallow (Softened, not melted)
  • 1 Medium Onion (Grated with juices)
  • 4 Tbsp Greek yoghurt (Full-fat)
  • 2 Tsp Plain flour
  • 2 Tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 Tsp Italian herbs
  • 1 Tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 Tsp Onion powder
  • 0.5 Tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 2 Tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 Tsp Ground cumin
  • 2 Tsp Fine sea salt
  • 1 Tsp Cracked black pepper
    • For the Flatbreads (Makes 6–8):
  • 300 Grams Self-raising flour
  • 300 Grams Greek yoghurt
  • 1 Tbsp Beef dripping (Or olive oil if preferred)
  • 1 Tsp Salt
    • For the Garlic Whip Sauce:
  • 100 Ml Mayonnaise
  • 1 Clove Garlic (Grated)
  • 1 Squeeze Lemon juice
  • 1 Splash Cold water (To loosen)
  • 1 Pinch Salt (To taste)
    • For the Chilli & Herb Drizzle (Optional):
  • 3 Whole Red chillies
  • 1 Handful Parsley & mint
  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp White wine vinegar
  • 1 Pinch Sugar
  • 1 Pinch Salt (To taste)
Instructions
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    Step 1: Mix the Doner Kebab Meat (Day Before)

    Chuck all the doner kebab ingredients into a large bowl or stand mixer. Get your hands (or paddle attachment) in there and mix it until you’ve got a tacky, smooth meat paste. It should hold together like a solid meatball on steroids.

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    Step 2: Shape & Chill

    Form the mix into a tight log around 20–25cm long. Wrap it in cling film – twist the ends like a Christmas cracker so it stays compact and chill overnight. This helps it firm up and hold its shape for cooking.

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    Step 3: Bake the Doner on the Ninja (Next Day)

    Take the doner log out of the fridge and remove the cling film completely – do not cook it with any plastic still on.

    Wrap the meat log tightly in foil, folding the ends up and over firmly. . . you want a snug, sealed package that’ll hold its shape while baking.

    Set the Ninja Woodfire to Bake mode at 150°C.

    Place the foil-wrapped doner log directly onto the rack and bake for around 45 minutes, or until the internal temp hits 70°C.

    This slow bake gently cooks it through and sets the shape, ready for that final caramelised crust.

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    Step 4: Unwrap & Roast for the Crust

    Unwrap the doner (careful – it's hot).

    Baste with 1 tbsp melted beef dripping, a pinch of smoked paprika and salt.

    Switch to Roast mode at 220°C, and roast uncovered for 15 mins. Rotate a few times so you get that golden, crispy crust all over.

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    Step 5: Rest the Doner

    Rest the cooked doner for 20–30 mins. 

    Once rested, slice it thinly. Mine was super juicy, so I didn’t bother searing the slices – but feel free to flash-fry if you like a bit of crispy edge.

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    Step 6: Make the Flatbreads

    While the meat’s resting, mix the flour, yoghurt, beef dripping (or oil), and salt in a bowl. Knead just until it comes together – no need to overwork it. Rest for 10 mins.

    Divide into 6–8 balls, roll each out to about 2–3mm thick.

    Cook on the Ninja flatplate or a hot pan – 1–2 mins each side until puffed and slightly charred.

    Optional: Brush with garlic butter or more beef dripping while hot

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    Step 7: Prep the Garlic Whip & Chilli DrizzleMix up the garlic whip ingredients in a bowl. Add cold water a little at a time until it loosens to a drizzle-able consistency. Blitz the chilli drizzle ingredients in a blender or mini chopper until smooth.
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    Step 8: Serve It UpLay it all out buffet-style: flatbreads, sliced doner, garlic whip, chilli drizzle, and your favourite fresh toppings – lettuce, tomato, pickled cabbage, maybe a few chips if you’re going full kebab shop. Add a squeeze of lemon or a dash of sumac if you’re feeling fancy.
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Thank you for trying out this recipe! I hope it brings joy and flavour to your table. For more delicious recipes and BBQ tips, visit Smoke & Sear. Happy grilling! Cheers, Lee.