Donair Recipe
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Donair

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"Donairs are a delicacy prevalent in the Canadian east coast, and certainly centered on the City of Halifax, the are very simple to prepare and very delicious. Make a double batch of the meatloaf, and freeze the second loaf for later, if fact the second loaf will be better! When cold you can slice it thinner and fry up the slices in the frying pan as you need them."

What to Drink?

Wine Merlot
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
3 Hrs 50 Min
Ready In:
4 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/3 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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  • 2/3 cup nonfat evaporated milk
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup vinegar
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  • 6 pita bread rounds
  • 3 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, cayenne pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and salt. Press into an 8x8 inch square baking dish, or casserole dish.
  3. Bake for 2 hours in the preheated oven, until cooked through. Set aside to cool for at least 1/2 hour, the meat will slice even better if it is actually chilled completely.
  4. To make the sauce, combine the evaporated milk, sugar and vinegar in a jar with a lid, and shake well to blend. Set aside to thicken.
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and slice off thin slices of the meat loaf. Fry the slices briefly in the hot skillet, until browned on each side. Remove from the skillet, and keep warm. Flick a little water onto the hot skillet, and brown the pita breads a little on each side to soften.
  6. Load up one side of pitas with meat slices, tomatoes and onion. Spoon sauce over the filling, and fold pitas in half, then towards the center. Voila, you're eating!

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 517 | Total Fat: 14.6g | Cholesterol: 70mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2004 by DASHRIPROCK   view full review
firstly u should never use low fat canned milk, always use whole can milk. never mix the sauce...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2005 by GOGOJO   view full review
this is a great donair recipe, but you have to put in oregano.I usally make about 3lbs at a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2004 by MICHE_S   view full review
I too have not lived in Halifax for 6 years now, but managed to find a donair recipe a couple...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2009 by Mary Helen   view full review
Good Recipe. As someone who has grown up in Halifax, enjoying this amazing treat, I agree...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2010 by Dennis B   view full review
Alternate sauce recipe: Use a can of sweetened condensed milk, grate 1-2 cloves of garlic into...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2008 by SWEETNOTHINGS   view full review
kudos for idea!! I was so excited to try this but it really didn't do justice to the donairs...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2007 by Steph 2007   view full review
I have lived in Nova Scotia and have not been back in years. I craved donairs and found this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2008 by J   view full review
We loved this recipe. The meat part was very easy to make, quick and tasty! The sauce was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2004 by TAYTAR   view full review
I went to university in Halifax and have been jonesing for a donair for sooooooooo long-for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2009 by Kate   view full review
This donair recipe was GREAT!

 

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