Original Halifax Donair - Anyone can make this treat

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often cheaper.

donair sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt-based sauce

💰Cheaper: mayonnaise

Yogurt-based sauce reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixer with a bread hook, combine 2 pounds of ground beef, 2 teaspoons of salt, 2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, 2 teaspoons of onion powder, and 2 teaspoons of dried oregano.

Blend the mixture on low for 4-5 minutes until well combined and the meat looks springy.

Form the meat mixture into a loaf about 8 inches long and 4 inches wide, ensuring all air is out.

Cover the loaf with tinfoil and place it on a rack over a baking sheet to catch drippings.

Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours at 350°F (175°C).

While the meat is baking, prepare the donair sauce by mixing 1 can of condensed milk, 1/4 cup of white vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder in a bowl and whisk until thick.

Let the donair sauce sit in the fridge for 2-2.5 hours to thicken.

Chop half of a Spanish onion and slice a beefsteak tomato into quarter-inch slices for toppings.

Once the meat is done baking, let it cool to room temperature before slicing.

Reheat the meat in a frying pan, slicing it into 1/8-inch thick pieces as it heats.

Prepare small pita bread by steaming it or microwaving it to warm it up.

Assemble the donair by placing the reheated meat in the center of the pita.

Drizzle a small amount of the thick donair sauce over the meat.

Add the chopped onions and sliced tomatoes on top of the meat and sauce.

Wrap the pita tightly using two pieces of tinfoil to catch any drippings.

Serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

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