Donair
Call it a donair, a gyro or a shawarma, they’re all versions of a sandwich with thinly sliced meat wrapped up in a warm pita. And here we've got a rainbow of crispy, crunchy veggies, adding a burst of colour and flavour to every bite. Save a whopping 45 minutes by cooking the meat in the microwave—innovative cooking hacks for the win!
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Donair Seasoning
- 2 lbs (900 g) lean ground beef
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 10 whole-wheat pitas
- 1 cup East Coast Donair Sauce or Dillicious Tzatziki, optional
- 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
- 1⁄4 cup milk, your choice
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp white vinegar
- 1 1⁄2 tsp Roasted Garlic Aioli Mix
- 1 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Lemon Dilly Dip Mix
- 1⁄2 English cucumber
- Sea Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1⁄2 English cucumber, sliced
- 1⁄2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1⁄2 head romaine or leafy green lettuce
Preparation
- In large bowl, combine seasoning with beef and water until well blended.
- Press into Rectangular Steamer. Cover and microwave on high for 13 min.
- To serve, thinly slice meat. Serve on pita with East Coast Donair Sauce or Dillicious Tzatziki (if using), tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and lettuce.
- Preheat oven to 375° F.
- In large bowl, combine seasoning with beef and water until well blended.
- Press into 9" x 5" loaf pan. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.
- To serve, thinly slice meat. Serve on pita with East Coast Donair Sauce or Dillicious Tzatziki (if using), tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and lettuce.
Epicure Products Used
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 340, Fat 14 g (Saturated 5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g (Fiber 4 g, Sugars 2 g), Protein 30 g.
Tips
Refrigerate loaf up to 3 days. Slice, then pan fry until crispy.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 2 cups mixed greens with 2 tbsp Epicure Salad Dressing, your choice.