Kebab Shop Pizza with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Kebab pizza is one of Europe's most popular street food fusions. Flavored grilled meat patties (kofta or kebab) blend with classic pizza bases. The secret is in the meat seasoning and post-bake refreshers (yogurt, parsley). It's like your favorite Turkish restaurant met a Neapolitan pizzeria.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 1 hr 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 1250 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Skillet - for frying patties
  • Bowl - for mixing meat

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Make dough: knead flour, water, yeast, salt, oil. Rise 1 hour.

Tip: Patience; dough will reward every minute.
2

Mix meat: combine ground meat with crushed garlic, cumin, paprika, chopped parsley, and salt.

Tip: Knead meat 1-2 minutes so proteins stick and it doesn't fall apart (Binder).
3

Form small logs or patties, fry in skillet with little oil until golden brown.

Tip: No need to cook center fully, finishes in oven.
4

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out dough.

Tip: Thin crust = crispy pizza.
5

Spread with tomato sauce, sprinkle with cheese.

Tip: Cheese forms a 'bed' for meat.
6

Place fried kebabs, onion rings, and pepper on top.

Tip: Press meat slightly into cheese so it doesn't roll off.
7

Bake 12-15 minutes. Serve drizzled with cold yogurt and sprinkled with parsley.

Tip: Contrast of cold yogurt and hot spicy meat is key.

Recipe FAQ

Why pre-cook meat?
Raw patties would release too much water and fat on pizza, and might not cook through in short pizza baking time.
Can I use ready-made gyro meat?
Yes, but fresh kneaded, spiced ground meat (kofta) is juicier and tastier.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Flour
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 1/4 cups Warm Water
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 14 oz Ground Meat (Beef or Lamb)
  • 3/4 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 pc Red Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 pc Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley
  • 7 oz Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt