Ingredients
Donair Meat
3 lb (1.5 kg) Regular Ground Beef
1 tbsp (15 mL) smoked sweet paprika
2 tsp (10 mL) fresh ground pepper
2 tsp (10 mL) seasoning salt or plain salt
2 tsp (10 mL) EACH onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and dried oregano leaves
2 tbsp (30 mL) hot pepper sauce
1 cup (250 mL) dry bread crumbs
Classic Donair Sauce
1 can (300 mL) sweetened condensed milk
4 tsp (20 mL) garlic powder
¼ cup (60 mL) white or apple cider vinegar
Donair
1 tbsp (15 mL) canola or sunflower oil
4 large pita
2 tomatoes, diced
1 onion, diced
1 cup (250 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 head lettuce, shredded
Instructions
- Donair Meat: Combine beef, paprika, pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, oregano, hot pepper sauce and bread crumbs in a large bowl of a stand-mixer and mix with paddle attachment or in a large bowl and mix by hand, until evenly blended (careful not to over-mix).
- Pack into a lightly greased 9 x 5-inch (2 L) loaf pan. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Flip meat out of loaf pan onto a parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake in preheated 300°F (150°C) oven for about 2 hours or until digital instant-read thermometer inserted in the centre reads 160°F (71°C). Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Cover and refrigerate meat loaf for 2 to 3 hours or until cold.
- Classic Donair Sauce: Meanwhile, combine sweetened condensed milk, garlic powder and vinegar in a bowl. Whisk until blended. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
- Donair: Cut about one-quarter of the Donair Meat crosswise, as thinly as possible, into slices. (Reserve remaining for another use, see Tip.) Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over low heat. Add meat slices and heat, gently stirring, until steaming hot. Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
- Add ¼ cup (60 mL) water to the skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Very quickly dip pita one at a time in hot water, turning to coat both sides, until warm and soft. (Alternatively, heat in microwave for about 15 seconds.)
- Place each pita on a plate, top with hot donair meat, tomatoes, onions, cheese and lettuce. Drizzle Classic Donair Sauce over top. Roll up the pita and eat like a folded pizza slice.
Notes
Tip: Wrap the extra meat loaf tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 to 4 months. Extra meat can be used as a substitute for pepperoni on pizza, as sandwich meat or for snacking.
Any extra Classic Donair Sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.