Iskender Kebabi | FoodieAtlas

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) lamb or beef, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup yogurt
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup butter
2 pita breads or Turkish bread, cut into cubes
1 cup plain yogurt (for serving)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Marinate the Meat

In a bowl, combine the sliced lamb or beef with olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground paprika, salt, black pepper, and 1/4 cup yogurt. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.

Prepare the Tomato Sauce

In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Add the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add the tomato sauce and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens. Set aside.

Cook the Meat

Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Cook the marinated meat in batches until browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside.

Prepare the Bread

In the same skillet, lightly toast the cubed bread until crispy and golden brown. Set aside.

Assemble the İskender Kebabı

Place the toasted bread cubes on a serving platter.

Top with the cooked meat slices.

Pour the warm tomato sauce over the meat and bread.

Serve

Garnish with fresh parsley.