The Best Ever Donairs Recipes

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NOVA SCOTIA STYLE DONAIR

If you've ever been to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, hopefully you had the chance to try a donair. This is the recipe used to make those donairs in some places in town. Remember to knead that meat until it's almost a paste!

Provided by Bryan & Jenni

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Ground

Time 9h10m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 19



Nova Scotia Style Donair image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease a large baking pan with sides.
  • Place beef, lamb, flour, salt, oregano, dry mustard, 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chile pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning in a bowl; knead all ingredients together with your hands until mixture is like a paste, about 10 minutes. Roll the meat mixture into a large loaf shape, and place into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove from oven; place meat on a drip rack until completely cool to allow juices and fat to drain. Refrigerate meat for 6 hours or overnight.
  • Stir evaporated milk, sugar, and 2 teaspoons garlic powder together in a small bowl; gradually stir in vinegar just until mixture thickens.
  • Slice donair meat into strips about 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch thick. Fry meat strips in single-sandwich batches in a skillet over medium-high heat until meat begins to crisp at the edges; remove from pan. Quickly rub 1 pita round lightly with water; fry pita in same frying pan, turning once, just until warm, about 1 minute.
  • Spread pita with about 1/2 tablespoons of sauce mixture, top with donair meat, and garnish with onion, tomato, and more sauce; repeat with remaining meat and pita.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 103.3 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 32.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1003.8 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

4 pounds ground beef
1 pound ground lamb
5 teaspoons all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons salt
5 teaspoons dried oregano
2 ½ teaspoons dry mustard
2 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
2 ½ teaspoons cracked black pepper
2 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons crushed dried chile pepper
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons white vinegar, or as needed
15 pita bread rounds
2 tomatoes, chopped, or more to taste
1 onion, chopped

DONAIR

Donairs are a delicacy prevalent in the Canadian east coast, and certainly centered on the City of Halifax, they are very simple to prepare and very delicious. Make a double batch of the meatloaf, and freeze the second loaf for later, in 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.

Provided by SABMAN

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Gyro Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14



Donair image

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.4 calories, Carbohydrate 67.4 g, Cholesterol 70.1 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 659.4 mg, Sugar 28.4 g

1 ½ pounds ground beef
⅓ cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup nonfat evaporated milk
⅔ cup sugar
⅓ cup vinegar
6 pita bread rounds
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 large onion, chopped

DASH'S DONAIR

For the true donair fan. This recipe is tried and tested. If you enjoy Halifax donairs, then you'll love this recipe. When making this recipe, use only the finest spices available; they make a huge difference.

Provided by DASHRIPROCK

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Gyro Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13



Dash's Donair image

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a cup or small bowl, mix together the salt, oregano, flour, black pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  • Place the ground beef in a large bowl, and use your hands to blend in the spice mixture. If you want the smooth texture of meat that you see in a real donair shop, you must do this in a steel mixing bowl and on a sturdy surface. Pick up the meat, and throw it down with force about 20 times, kneading it after each throw. This also helps the meat hold together better when you slice it.
  • Form the meat into a loaf, and place it on a broiler pan. If you do not have one, a baking sheet will do.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, turning the loaf over about half way through. This will ensure even cooking. Serve, or allow the meat to chill before slicing and reheating.
  • To make the donair sauce, mix together the evaporated milk, sugar and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the white vinegar, adding 1 teaspoon at a time, until thickened to your desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 98.4 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 747.7 mg, Sugar 47.5 g

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound ground beef
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons garlic powder
4 teaspoons white vinegar, or as needed

THE BEST EVER DONAIRS

This makes the best ever donairs - it comes from the first restaurant to sell donairs in Nova Scotia. Everyone raves about it!!

Provided by strwbrrypi

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h30m

Yield 1 Large Ball Of Meat, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7



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Steps:

  • Flatten 3 pounds of hamburger on counter top & sprinkle with the above ingredients. Work all spices into the hamburger well,and form into a ball. Place on a cookis sheet that will fit over a cake pan, or a pan that the fat will drip off of. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours, depending on your oven.
  • SAUCE:.
  • 3/4°C Evaporated Milk 2 Capsfull Vinegar.
  • 3/4 Cup White Sugar.
  • Mix together until thickens & place in fridge.
  • When the meat is done, use the fat from the meat to slightly brown Lebanese bread in frying pan. (You can buy donair bread at the store or make your own) Cut meat in slices, place on top of heated Lebanese bread. Top with chopped onions and tomato then put sauce on top.Roll up.Be ready for a wonderful treat!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 46.3, Sodium 74.8, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 13.3

1/4 cup Accent seasoning
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons oregano
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
3 lbs ground beef

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