Donair

15 min

10 servings

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

  1. In large bowl, combine seasoning with beef and water until well blended.
  2. Press into Rectangular Steamer. Cover and microwave on high for 13 min.
  3. To serve, thinly slice meat. Serve on pita with East Coast Donair Sauce or Dillicious Tzatziki (if using), tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and lettuce.
  4. Preheat oven to 375° F.
  5. In large bowl, combine seasoning with beef and water until well blended.
  6. Press into 9" x 5" loaf pan. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.
  7. To serve, thinly slice meat. Serve on pita with East Coast Donair Sauce or Dillicious Tzatziki (if using), tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and lettuce.

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.