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Nova Scotia Style Donair

Nova Scotia Style Donair

Cost $25, save $35

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  • 180 Min
  • 15 Servings
  • $25

INGREDIENTS

  • Meat

    • 🥩 4 pounds ground beef
    • 🍖 1 pound ground lamb

  • Dry seasonings

    • 5 teaspoons all-purpose flour
    • 5 teaspoons dried oregano
    • 🧂 4 teaspoons salt
    • 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 chili pepper
    • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • Sauce

    • 🥛 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
    • ¾ cup white sugar
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 3 tablespoons white vinegar

  • Serving essentials

    • 15 pita bread rounds
    • 🍅 2 tomatoes, chopped
    • 🧅 1 onion, chopped

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease a large baking pan with sides.

2

Combine beef, lamb, flour, oregano, salt, dry mustard, garlic powder (2 ½ tsp), black pepper, cayenne pepper, chili pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning in a bowl; knead with hands until mixture is paste-like, about 10 minutes. Roll into a large loaf shape and place into the prepared baking pan.

3

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°F (70°C). Remove from oven; let the loaf cool completely on a drip rack to drain juices and fat. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.

4

Make the sauce: Combine evaporated milk, sugar, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Gradually stir in vinegar until the mixture thickens.

5

Slice the donair loaf into strips about 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick. Fry the slices in a skillet over medium-high heat until they begin to crisp at the edges. Rub a pita round lightly with water and fry in the same skillet until warm.

6

Spread ½ tablespoon sauce over the warmed pita. Top with pan-fried donair meat, chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, and more sauce. Repeat for remaining pita rounds and meat.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

511

Calories

  • 33
    Protein
  • 45
    Carbs
  • 22
    Fats

💡 Ensure to knead the meat mixture thoroughly for the proper texture of the donair loaf.Refrigerating the cooked donair loaf enhances the texture and makes slicing easier.Adding water to pita bread before briefly frying it keeps it soft and pliable.This dish freezes well; prepare and freeze individual portions for quick future meals.