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Fakeaway slow cooker doner kebab

A healthier version of a takeaway doner kebab, which can be high in fat – try this lower fat, but very tasty alternative...

★★★★★ Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars. 29 Ratings
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  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Serves 4
  • Freezable

Preparation

Total time
4 Hrs 10 Mins
Preparation time
10 Mins
Cooking time
4 Hrs

  • 500g lamb mince

  • 1.5 tsp cayenne pepper

  • 1.5 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp mixed herbs

  • 1 tsp pepper

  • 1 tsp oregano

  • salad (to serve - lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion - whatever you fancy)

  • pitta (to serve)

  1. Mix all the seasonings together in a bowl

  2. Now add the mince and mix well

  3. Once the ingredients are combined, roll the mixture into a loaf shape

  4. Put the loaf in the slow cooker for 6 hours on LOW or 4 hours on HIGH

  5. Once it's finished cooking, remove from the slow cooker and wrap in tin foil – leave it to rest for 10 minutes

  6. While it's resting prepare your salad and pitta – warm the pittas in the toaster and slice the salad

  7. Now unwrap the kebab meat and thinly slice off pieces to fill your pitta

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You will need

Slow cooker - We love this study model by Morphy Richards - see more details here at Amazon .

Did you know that Wilko has an extensive kitchen range? This mixing bowl costs just £2.00 - s ee more details here at Wilko.

Tips

If you're sharing this recipe with the kids, you might want to cut down on the cayenne pepper, as it makes it pretty spicy! On the other hand, if you like it REALLY hot, you could always add in some fresh chillies, too!

Squash the meat together tightly before cooking, to ensure it keeps its shape.

Don't skip the resting part! It'll make the kebab much easier to slice.

Variations

In a hurry? Pop it in the regular oven instead, at about 180C. Check it after half an hour, and give it an extra 10 minutes if needs be.

Not a fan of lamb? You can make this yummy kebab with any kind of meat you like. Beef mince works well, while lean turkey mince will give you an even healthier kebab!

If you're feeling fancy, you could even whip up your own homemade pitta bread - ready in just 20 minutes (and no yeast required)!

And if you're trying to help the family eat more healthily - or save some pennies - why not check out our other great fakeaway recipes , too? From sweet and sour chicken to onion bhajis , we've got you covered with homemade versions of all your family favourites.

Reviews

★★★★★ Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars. 29 Ratings
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  • AnneH(214)

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Delicious!

    Reviewed on 25/06/21

  • Nick B(108)

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    The whole family loved it, if you find it too hot, replace the cayenne pepper with paprika, or use less! excellent recipe, used the slow cooker function on my Instant Pot; one of the best kitchen gadgets I own, apart from my excellent cooking skills :-)

    Reviewed on 24/04/21

  • Matthew B(138)

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Absolutely delicious! Far tastier and much more healthy than a take away. Though I did wrap it in foil.

    Reviewed on 20/03/21

  • Amanda M(23)

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    I made this for my family it was absolutely delicious

    Reviewed on 30/10/20

  • Katherine F(102)

    ★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

    very tasty kebab. Personally a little too herby, so isn't quite the same flavour as a takeaway, a little less herb and a bit of cayenne pepper, lovely! I cooked it in the fan oven on 180, took nearly 40 mins. I cut it up with an electric knife to get thin strips.

    Reviewed on 09/05/20

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    I made this and it went down very well with all my kids. Has anyone tried this with quorn mince?

    Reviewed on 01/02/17

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Fantastic. I doubled the recipe, and used half lamb, half chicken mince. I also substituted the cayenne pepper for mild chili powder and paprika after reading the comments. We all loved it, and it's so easy to make! I'm definitely making this again.

    Reviewed on 16/01/17

  • Guest

    ★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

    Can you do this without a download cooker please .

    Reviewed on 17/09/16

  • Angharad T(14)

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Have been using this recipe for few months now abso fab..... one thing i do add is lamb stock as it gives it an even meatier taste. Abso fab thanks!

    Reviewed on 13/09/16

  • Peter H(60)

    ★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

    I agree, i.5 of cayenne pepper was a little hot for us. The next day we heated what was left and it was very very dry, did anyone else get this problem? Will defo do it again though.

    Reviewed on 03/09/16

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Absolutely loved this ! We all did! Meat actually tastes identical to the kebab shop, but at least you know what's in it ! Defo doing this one again!

    Reviewed on 30/07/16

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    So easy to do,very yummy! Will be having this once a week from now on!! Left out the Cayenne pepper as one reveiew mentioned it was hot.

    Reviewed on 10/05/16

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Amazing ...

    Reviewed on 19/03/16

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Wow love this, made it as the recipe suggested and it was lush. Added it to my favourites, thanks for posting :-)

    Reviewed on 27/02/16

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    I'm so glad I found this for the slow cooker, I tinkered about with the recipe as it was just missing something also a warning 1.5 tsp of cayenne pepper is a touch hot. Here is what I done and used. 1 tsp salt 1 tsp fresh ground pepper 1.5 tsp garlic powder 1.5 tsp onion powder Half a tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp smoked paprika 1.5 tsp mixed herbs 1.5 tsp oregano 1.5 tsp coriander 1 tsp cumin powder I then mixed very well and shaped into a fat sausage,then wrapped tight in cling film twisting the ends until it won't twist any more,wrapped again in cling film to hold and popped in the fridge over night to soak all the flavours of the herbs up.

    Reviewed on 23/09/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

    A Friday night must from now on!!!

    Reviewed on 06/09/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Really easy to prep and really tasty. Tastes better than an actual doner kebab and feels much healthier too!

    Reviewed on 03/09/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Amazing!!! Made this twice now. It went down a storm! So easy x

    Reviewed on 09/08/15

  • Lyndsey L(11)

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    great easy recipe, really tasty so will definitely be making it again.

    Reviewed on 19/04/15

  • kerry v

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    This is delicious. 4 hours on high was perfect. I've never cooked anything 'dry' in the slow cooker, but this was so tasty.

    Reviewed on 07/04/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Really like the idea of this, how and how long could I do this for in an oven? Thanks

    Reviewed on 25/03/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    It's just delicious, you have to try this!

    Reviewed on 17/03/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Thanks for your questions below. No egg or liquid need as the mince has plenty of fat in it.

    Reviewed on 06/03/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Does this need an egg to bind. I'm worried it might fall apart in the slow cooker...

    Reviewed on 06/03/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    i also make this for the family, its just delicious, slight difference is that i usually double the recipe, adding some onion powder too and making 2 loafs before lying them on a bed of onions in the slow cooker, then cook on high for 3 and a half hours.

    Reviewed on 02/03/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

    Hi, Just to check, do you put this in the slow cooker without any liquid? :-)

    Reviewed on 20/02/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Delicious! Made this last week. It was simple to prepare and serve up having cooked away all day in slow cooker. Also most of the ingredients were standard cupboard items so I didn't to buy much! Perfect switch from a greasy take away!

    Reviewed on 09/02/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    So easy, I love easy! Turned out fabulous. A bit 'hot' for my tastebuds but I'll pull back on the cayenne for that but a definite winner in regards to ease, preparation, cooking etc,. I'll definitely be making this again...and again..

    Reviewed on 31/01/15

  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Genius! This works in a loaf tin in the oven too.

    Reviewed on 30/01/15

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