Donair

Donairs are a delicacy prevalent on the Canadian east coast, centered on the city of Halifax. These pita sandwiches are very delicious and simple to prepare. Make a double batch of the meatloaf and freeze the second loaf for later. The second loaf will be better — you can slice the cold meatloaf thin and fry in a hot pan as you need them.

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs 25 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 donairs

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Meatloaf:

1 ½ pounds ground beef
⅓ cup bread crumbs
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt

Sauce:

⅔ cup nonfat evaporated milk
⅔ cup sugar
⅓ cup vinegar

Other:

6 pita bread rounds
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 large onion, chopped

Directions

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Prepare meatloaf: Mix together beef, bread crumbs, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl until well combined. Press into an 8x8-inch baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of meatloaf should read at least 160 degrees F ( 72 degrees C.) Set aside until cool enough to slice, at least 30 minutes; the longer it cools, the easier it will be to slice.
Make sauce: Combine evaporated milk, sugar, and vinegar in a jar with a lid; shake well to blend. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cut meatloaf into thin slices and fry 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 pita rounds on each side to soften.
Layer meatloaf slices, tomatoes, and onion down the center of each pita round. Drizzle with sauce. Fold pitas in half towards the center.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

517	Calories
15g	Fat
67g	Carbs
28g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 517
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 6g	28%
Cholesterol 70mg	23%
Sodium 659mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 67g	25%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 28g	56%
Vitamin C 4mg	4%
Calcium 166mg	13%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 510mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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