Authentic İskender kebap Recipe Bursa, Turkiye

Name: İskender kebap
Prep time: 1 h 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 500g (1.1 lbs) tenderloin meat; 500g (1.1 lbs) ground beef (or a mix of half lamb and half beef); BEEF MARINADE; 1 medium onion; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp salt; TENDERLOIN MARINADE; 1 medium onion; 2 tbsp yogurt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp ground red pepper; 1 tsp oregano (optional); 4-5 tbsp olive oil; TOMATO SAUCE; olive oil, a generous glug (or, a mix of olive oil and butter); 1-2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tomatoes, grated; salt, pepper, ground red pepper (paprika), to taste; 2 tbsp butter; 4-5 tbsp olive oil; hot water, as needed; FOR FRYING; 2-3 tbsp butter or olive oil (or if you prefer to add some lamb tail fat, traditionally it is a must-have for a deeper taste), or as needed; FOR SERVING; grilled green peppers; tomato wedges; thick yogurt; melted butter

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