Berlin-Style Turkish Kebabs with Hand-Cut Fries and Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

Authentic Turkish-style kebabs with aromatic spices, served alongside crispy hand-cut fries and a cooling cucumber-yogurt sauce. This Turkish-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 52 minutes, pairs ground lamb, breadcrumbs, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 small, finely grated onion
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 large russet potatoes
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2, peeled and finely grated cucumber
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh mint
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup, cut into 1-inch pieces pita bread

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1 finely grated onion, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and salt and pepper to taste; mix until just combined.
2. Step 2: Form the mixture into 8 equal patties (about 1 inch thick) and set aside.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add the kebabs and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through, turning once.
4. Step 4: Toss 2 large russet potatoes (cut into 1/4-inch thick sticks) with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 425°F for 20 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping halfway.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1/2 cucumber (peeled and finely grated), 1 tbsp chopped mint, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until smooth.
6. Step 6: Serve the kebabs with the hand-cut fries, cucumber-yogurt sauce, and 1/2 cup pita pieces on the side.