New Brunswick Donairs
Experience the bold and savory flavors of the East Coast with this authentic recipe for New Brunswick Donairs. Featuring spiced ground beef shaped into a tender loaf, thinly sliced to perfection, and nestled in warm, soft pita bread, this dish is a Canadian classic with a delightful twist. The tangy homemade donair sauce, made from sweetened condensed milk, vinegar, and a hint of garlic, adds an irresistible creamy balance to the juicy meat and fresh toppings of diced tomatoes and onions. Perfect for a hearty dinner or a crowd-pleasing party favorite, these donairs are a true taste of Atlantic Canada. Ready in just over an hour, they bring delicious homemade street food right to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 900 g Ground beef
- 85 g Breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp Ground black pepper
- 2 tsp Onion powder
- 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 300 ml Sweetened condensed milk
- 60 ml White vinegar
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder (for sauce)
- 6 pieces Pita bread
- 2 cups Diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Diced onions
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, ground black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Ensure everything is well combined and kneaded into a smooth, uniform mixture.
Shape the meat mixture into a log or loaf and place it on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 40-50 minutes, until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
While the beef is cooking, prepare the donair sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, white vinegar, and garlic powder. The mixture will thicken upon standing. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
Once the donair meat is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly. Slice the loaf as thinly as possible (aim for thin, gyro-like slices).
Warm the pita bread in the oven or microwave to make it soft and pliable.
Assemble the donairs: Place a generous portion of sliced donair meat onto the center of a pita. Top with diced tomatoes and onions, and drizzle with the prepared donair sauce.
Fold the pita around the filling, securing it with foil if needed. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4672 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 205.4 g | 263% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.9 g | 435% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 728 mg | 243% | |
| Sodium | 6824 mg | 297% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 513.3 g | 187% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.5 g | 141% | |
| Total Sugars | 245.1 g | ||
| Protein | 235.7 g | 471% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1535 mg | 118% | |
| Iron | 35.3 mg | 196% | |
| Potassium | 5598 mg | 119% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
