Dash's Donair

This donair recipe is tried and tested for the true donair fan. If you enjoy Halifax donairs, then you'll love this recipe. Use only the finest spices available; they make a huge difference. If you want the smooth texture of meat that you see in an authentic donair shop, you must knead the meat in a steel mixing bowl on a sturdy surface.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 489 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon ground oregano
• 4 teaspoons white vinegar, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Make loaf: Mix together salt, oregano, flour, black pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a cup or small bowl.

Step 3

Place ground beef in a large steel mixing bowl on a sturdy surface; use your hands to blend in spice mixture. Pick up meat and throw it down with force about 20 times, kneading it after each throw. This will help meat hold together better when sliced.

Step 4

Form meat into a loaf; place on a broiler pan or baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, rotating loaf halfway through to ensure even baking. Serve warm with sauce or allow meat to chill before slicing and reheating.

Step 6

Make sauce: Mix together evaporated milk, sugar, and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in white vinegar, 1 teaspoon at a time, until thickened to your desired consistency.