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Halifax-Style Donair

Spiced roasted beef in warm flatbread with tomato, onion and the signature sweet garlic sauce.

Halifax-Style Donair prepared dish
Prep25 minCook70 minServes6LevelMedium
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Before you start

A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.

Preparation checklist

  • Read all 5 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 13 listed ingredients.
  • Set aside about 95 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.

Recipe notes & preparation tips

Kneading the meat thoroughly creates the characteristic tight texture.

Adapted from the source recipe's notes.
Step by step

Method

  1. 01

    Knead beef with oregano, garlic, onion powder, paprika, cayenne and salt until tacky.

  2. 02

    Shape into a compact loaf and bake at 350°F (175°C) until cooked through, about 60 to 70 minutes.

  3. 03

    Cool briefly, slice thinly and brown the slices quickly in a skillet.

  4. 04

    Stir condensed milk with vinegar and garlic powder, then chill until thick.

  5. 05

    Fill warm flatbreads with meat, tomato, onion and donair sauce.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This original method was written by RecipeVella Editorial . Text: Original RecipeVella editorial text. Image: CC BY-SA 2.0, credited to Nicole Bratt from Seattle, WA, USA; view original image record .

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