Donairs Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Donairs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs lean ground beef; ¾ cup cracker crumb; 2 teaspoons pepper; 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 ½ teaspoons oregano; 3 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅔ cup evaporated milk; ⅔ cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons vinegar; ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Servings: persons

3 lbs lean ground beef
¾ cup cracker crumb
2 teaspoons pepper
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 ½ teaspoons oregano
3 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup evaporated milk
⅔ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
½ teaspoon garlic powder

1
Preheat oven to 300F.
2
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
3
Knead well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
4
Shape into one or two tightly formed loaves.
5
Place on a broiler pan and bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
6
Cool loaves .
7
Slice into thin slabs.
8
Meat can be frozen for future use.
9
Combine canned milk, sugar and garlic powder in medium bowl.
10
Beat until sugar is dissolved.
11
Drizzle vinegar in very slowly while continuing to beat.
12
Dredge pita bread in water.
13
Lightly fry pita bread in drippings from baked loaf.
14
Mound slices of donair meat on pita bread.
15
Top with sauce and your choice of chopped onions, diced tomatoes and shredded lettuce.
16
Roll up and enjoy.

1040

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs lean ground beef, ¾ cup cracker crumb, 2 teaspoons pepper, 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Donairs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Donairs

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