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Smoky Turkish Testi Kebab

Name: Smoky Turkish Testi Kebab
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 600g lamb shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 2 carrots, sliced; 200g button mushrooms, halved; 1 cup beef or vegetable stock; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 200g all-purpose flour; 100ml water; Salt, pinch

Experience the rich flavors of Turkey with this authentic Testi Kebab, a smokey succulent stew cooked in a traditional clay pot, offering a tender medley of lamb and vegetables.

4.1(801 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 5, 2025

Smoky Turkish Testi Kebab — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h

Cook

3 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Lamb Marinade

For the Vegetable Mix

For the Cooking Broth

For the Dough Seal

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 618 kcal
Protein: 35.5 g
Carbs: 55.75 g
Fat: 28.5 g
Fiber: 6.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2473 kcal
Protein: 142 g
Carbs: 223 g
Fat: 114 g
Fiber: 26 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
600g lamb shoulder cut into 2-inch cubes	1296	106	0	96	0
1 tablespoon olive oil	119	0	0	14	0
2 garlic cloves minced	9	0	2	0	0
1 teaspoon paprika	6	0	1	0	1
1 teaspoon ground cumin	8	0	1	0	1
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 large onion chopped	44	1	10	0	1
3 medium tomatoes chopped	66	3	14	1	4
1 green bell pepper diced	24	1	6	0	2
1 red bell pepper diced	31	1	7	0	2
2 carrots sliced	50	1	12	0	4
200g button mushrooms halved	44	6	8	1	4
1 cup beef or vegetable stock	13	1	2	0	0
2 tablespoons tomato paste	27	1	6	0	2
1 teaspoon dried oregano	3	0	1	0	1
200g all-purpose flour	733	22	153	2	5
100ml water	0	0	0	0	0
Salt pinch	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Lamb

1
Combine Ingredients
Combine lamb, olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2
Mix
Mix well to ensure the meat is evenly coated.
3
Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.

Preparing the Vegetables

1
Chop Vegetables
Chop onion, tomatoes, and bell peppers, and slice carrots and mushrooms.
2
Mix Vegetables
In a large mixing bowl, combine all prepared vegetables and season with a little salt.
3
Important
Ensure the clay pot is dry before adding ingredients.
4
Pro Tip
Enhance flavor by slightly charring the peppers before adding them.

How to Make Smoky Turkish Testi Kebab

Total time: 4 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Lamb Browning
Sear the marinated lamb in a hot pan until browned on all sides.
2
Layer Ingredients
In the clay pot, arrange a layer of vegetables, followed by lamb, then more vegetables.
3
Seal the Pot
Combine flour, water, and salt to form a dough, and seal the clay pot.
4
Timing
Marinate: 1 hour minimum; Cook: 2 hours.
5
Heat Guide
Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F and cook at the same temperature.