Easy Turkish Iskender Kebab

This popular Turkish dish combines succulent doner or steak along with a buttery tomato sauce and yogurt, all layered toasted bread. Served with yogurt and charred vegetables, the combination of flavours is out of this world!

📝 Ingredients

• doner kebab recipe (OR)
• 500 grams beef tenderloin, sirloin or skirt steak (thinly sliced)
• 1 medium onion (finely grated)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups water
• 4 pita or Turkish bread (thick pita preffered)
• 4 green peppers (grilled)
• 2 tomatoes (quartered and grilled)
• 4 tablespoons ghee or butter (melted)
• 1 cup yogurt (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- For the Meat ---
2. 2Prepare doner meat as indicated in recipe.
3. 3Alternatively, in a medium bowl, marinate the tenderloin slices with the grated onion, black pepper, salt, chilli flakes and olive oil for at least 4 hours or overnight.
4. 4In a cast iron or non-stick skillet, on medium to high heat cook the tenderloin slices for 2-3 minutes on each side. Set aside.
5. 5--- For the Tomato Sauce ---
6. 6In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil and cook the tomato paste on medium heat for 2 minutes before adding the spices and water. Let the mixture boil for 5 minutes till it thickens and develops a deep flavor.
7. 7--- For Serving ---
8. 8Cube the bread into 1 inch sized cubes. Place on a large baking sheet with parchment paper and broil on high for 2 minutes until it is lightly golden and crispy. Keep an eye on it as it will burn quickly!
9. 9On a cast iron skillet or in the oven, grill the peppers and tomatoes for a couple of minutes until they get a nice char.
10. 10To assemble: on individual plates, add some of the toasted pita squares, pour some of the tomato sauce, top with the cooked meat, and serve along with 2 tablespoons of yogurt, tomatoes and peppers on the side. Drizzle the melted butter or ghee on top to finish.