Turkish Kebabs
Turkish Kebabs pair thinly sliced, broiled beef with a bright lemon-oregano marinade that turns crisp at the edges while staying tender inside. Tucked into warm pitas with a tangy dill-garlic tzatziki and fresh veggies, they’re savory, zesty, and perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or laid-back weekend gathering.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Turkish Kebabs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Make marinade: Put the onions in a large ceramic bowl and crush them with the bottom of a glass until they release their juice and turn translucent. Stir in the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, black pepper, turmeric, curry powder, and salt. Add the beef and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Make sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, dill, and garlic; mix until well combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
- 3
Preheat the oven broiler and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
- 4
Remove the meat from the marinade, brushing off excess onions; discard the marinade. Spread the meat on a baking sheet without overlapping. Season with salt.
- 5
Broil under the preheated broiler until the meat is browned and crispy, about 3 minutes per side, turning halfway through.
- 6
Divide the meat among pita breads and drizzle with tzatziki sauce to serve.
- Calories 600.57 kcal High 30%
- Protein 12.47 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 64.07 g 23%
- Total Fat 32.1 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 8.97 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 30.61 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 685.36 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 3.42 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 6.39 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 195.34 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 2.84 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 195.9 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 46.84 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 6.62 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Turkish Kebabs is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Curry Powder, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 600.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Turkish Kebabs made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Curry Powder, Dried Oregano, Fresh Dill. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Turkish Kebabs?
- About 50 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 600.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Turkish Kebabs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Turkish Kebabs healthy?
- Turkish Kebabs has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 600.57 calories and 12.47 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 685.36 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.97 g (45% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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