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Homestyle Donair Meat

This homestyle recipe for Donair Meat features ground beef seasoned with a blend of spices, formed and shaped into a log and is baked in the oven.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Canadian, Middle Eastern
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 123kcal
Author Michelle

Ingredients

Donair meat:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
  • ¼ C bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoon cold water

Donair sauce:

  • ⅔ C condensed milk
  • 3 tablespoon white vinegar or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Make the donair meat:

  • In a stand mixer bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, add in ground beef, coriander, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne powder and breadcrumbs.
  • Mix on low speed until the mixture comes together. After a few minutes, add in the cold water and continue beating, until the meat mixture is homogenous, with strands starting to form, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to a large piece of aluminum foil.
  • Use slightly wet hands to slap the meat about 10 times against the foil to remove any air bubbles.
  • Form the meat into a densely packed log shape.
  • Wrap the meat up with the aluminum foil.
  • Double wrap with foil to avoid leakage.
  • Place it onto a baking sheet or tray lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  • Bake at 325°F/163°C for 50-60 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F/71°C with an instant thermometer.
  • Optional step: carefully open the foil while warm and use kitchen paper towel to blot excess grease.
  • Let cool completely, wrap tightly and chill in the fridge for at least 6 hours, or overnight before slicing.

Make the sauce:

  • In a bowl, stir together sweetened condensed milk, white vinegar and garlic powder.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and place into the fridge to sit for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of vinegar depending on how sweet or tangy you like your donair sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg