Halifax Donair Recipe! A Canadian version of a Gyro #gamedayappetizersiangood #destinationsunseen

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.

Welcome to the episode, introducing the Halifax Donair recipe.

Chop 4 cloves of garlic and 1 medium onion using a food processor or knife.

Add 2 pounds of ground beef to the food processor.

Blend the garlic, onion, and beef until it reaches a pasty consistency.

Add 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, 2 teaspoons of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of coriander, 2 teaspoons of oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon of red chili flakes to the beef mixture.

Drizzle in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and blend again until mixed well.

Pack the meat mixture into a loaf pan, ensuring there are no air pockets.

Preheat the air fryer to 325°F and place the loaf in it, cooking for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes.

While the meat is cooking, prepare the sweet sauce by combining 1 cup of full fat evaporated milk and 1 cup of granulated sugar in a bowl.

Whisk the mixture until the sugar dissolves, then add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1/4 cup of vinegar, pouring it in without whisking afterward to maintain thickness.

Refrigerate the sauce for a few hours to thicken.

Once the meat is cooked, slice it thinly using a sharp knife.

Steam the pita bread to make it pliable, either in a pan with a splash of water and a lid or by frying it lightly.

Layer the sliced donair meat on the warmed pita, adding a little sauce, diced tomatoes, and diced onions on top.

Wrap the pita around the fillings and enjoy the Halifax Donair.

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