Donair

Donair
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    2 hrs 25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    3 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    108

Embark on a culinary journey to the Canadian East Coast with this iconic Donair recipe! Experience the symphony of savory spiced meat, nestled in warm pita bread, and drizzled with a tangy-sweet sauce. A taste of Halifax, ready in your kitchen.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    67 g
  • Cholesterol
    70 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    28 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    659 mg
  • Sugar
    28 g
  • Fat
    15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Prepare meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until thoroughly combined. Press the mixture into an 8x8-inch baking dish. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 hrs 30 mins Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf should register at least 160 degrees F (72 degrees C). This will take about 2 hours. Let it rest at least 30 minutes. The longer it cools, the easier it will be to slice. (2 hours 30 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Make sauce: In a jar with a lid, combine evaporated milk, sugar, and vinegar. Shake vigorously until well blended. Set aside. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 15 mins Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Slice the meatloaf thinly and fry in the hot skillet until browned on both sides. Remove from the skillet and keep warm. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Flick a little water onto the hot skillet and warm the pita rounds on each side to soften. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins To assemble: Layer meatloaf slices, tomatoes, and onion down the center of each pita round. Drizzle generously with the sauce. Fold the pitas in half towards the center and serve immediately. (10 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of dried oregano or thyme to the meatloaf mixture.
Prepare the meatloaf a day ahead for enhanced flavor. Chilling allows the spices to meld beautifully.
Adjust the cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference.
Don't overcrowd the skillet when frying the meatloaf slices. Work in batches to achieve a perfect sear.
Warm the pita bread for only a few seconds on each side to keep it pliable.
For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with a plant-based ground.

Margarete Haley

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.9/ 5 ( 36 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Dana Orn

    This recipe is spot on! The sauce is what makes it!

  • Judd Lang

    I made a double batch of the meat, froze half, and it was even better the second time around!

  • Daniela Pfannerstill

    Easy to follow and absolutely delicious!

  • Jerod Murphy

    I added a bit of garlic powder to the sauce for an extra kick.

  • Kris Feest

    The sauce was too sweet for my taste, so I reduced the sugar a bit, and it was perfect!

  • Andreanne Orn

    My family devoured these! I'll definitely be making them again.

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