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Turkish Skillet Kebab with Charred Peppers and Tomatoes

4 Servings

40 minutes 20 minutes active

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We tried the regional Turkish specialty called tepsi kebabi (“tray kebab” is the English translation) in Antakya, located in the country’s southernmost province. Richly spiced ground meat is combined with onion, garlic, sweet peppers and tomato, then pressed into a tray and baked until browned and bubbling. As it cooks, additional peppers and tomatoes on the surface blister and roast until soft. For our version, we use a skillet and add potato wedges, which simmer in the seasoned juices of the meat. You will need a broiler-safe 12-inch skillet, as the cooking starts in a high-heat oven and finishes under the broiler. Aleppo pepper is mildly spicy with a touch of fruitiness and smoke. You can substitute 4 teaspoons sweet paprika plus ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper. Serve straight from the skillet, with yogurt and warm flatbread for dipping in the flavorful juices.

4

Servings

Tip

Don’t use ground beef with a fat content higher than 10 percent, otherwise the dish will be too greasy.

40 minutes

20 minutes active

Ingredients

  • 1

    pound medium (about 2-inch) Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled, each cut into 6 wedges

  • 2

    tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

Directions

Reviews
Alfonso F.
April 12, 2026
I called eat Mediterranean meat pie …( so the kids would eat it)
Made the recipe to the T … actually 1. 5 lbs beef and 1. 5 lbs lamb. I used Spanish papirika (sweet) and didn’t add cayenne. I also made it, with Spanish roasted peppers rather than mincing a red pepper. I also slightly sautéed the onions and garlic to tone down the harshness. It came out delicious… not hard etc . what an easy Sunday night meal. I also accompanied it with Tzaziki sauce
Virginia T.
July 31, 2025
Worth the effort!
The recipe at first glance seems complicated but after chopping vegs it comes together quickly. I think I'll double the tomato paste next time and possibly put some under the vegs on top. I didn't have lamb but subbed ground deer. Overall a great combination of flavors!!
Tamara P.
February 12, 2024
Tasteful
Served it with pita bread and a mix with yogurt, sesame oil, lime juice and poivre d'espellete
Bill O.
February 2, 2024
I did my own riff on this
I used all the same ingredients, but I made it as a burger. The recipe seemed to use raw veggies, I sauteed the onion, red pepper and garlic until soft. I mixed it into the other spices/herbs and made patties. I cooked them sous vide to 129 degrees, then seared in a cast iron pan. We ate them on flatbread and low carb tortillas with the tomato, pepper and Greek yogurt. They came out great.
Jovanna K.
March 23, 2023
Needed a Panade
I took note on reviews mentioning the meat being hard as a slab. So I added a panade of milk and bread. I also added an egg. I also kept track of the temperature to avoid overcooking. Having made these changes, made for a fabulous meal. The flavorings and spices were scrumptious.

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