East Coast Donair

4.60 from 22 votes

This East Coast Donair is a true Canadian classic made with spicy beef, sweet garlicky sauce, and fresh veggies like tomatoes, onions, and lettuce.

Prep Time25

Cook Time3

Total Time3 25

Keyword: Canadian classic, donair, Halifax donair, sandwich

Servings: servings

Calories: 814kcal

2 tsp. garlic salt
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. onion salt
2 tsp. onion powder
I did not have the "salts" so I used 1 1/2 tsp. salt and 1 1/2 tsp. each of garlic powder and onion powder
2 tsp. oregano
2 tsp. paprika
1-2 tsp. crushed red pepper 2 tsp. makes it spicy
2 tsp. white pepper
1 1/2 tsp. chicken bouillon
3 lbs. lean ground beef

Mix together all of the Donair spices and add them to the ground beef. Make into a loaf and place on a greased broiler or roasting pan. Bake at 275F for 3 hours. Check with a thermometer for doneness, it should read 160F. When the loaf is finished let cool or refrigerate (I found it sliced even better after being refrigerated).
Meanwhile make the sauce by adding in the milk, sugar, and garlic powder. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Gently add in the vinegar but don't over stir; it will now thicken. Refrigerate until ready to use.
When ready to eat, make up some rectangles of wax paper and foil. Slice off thin strips from the loaf. Fry in a non-stick pan with a small amount of water. When the meat is heated lay a pita bread on top and let it steam slightly. Take the pita off and lay it on the wax paper that is on top of the foil. Top with the beef slices. Top with tomatoes, lettuce, onion, and sweet sauce. Wrap up and serve.