New Brunswick Donairs

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 4

Mouth-watering New Brunswick Donairs recipe for lunch or dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

80 min

Ready In

95 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

700

Sugar

25g

Fat

40g

The New Brunswick Donair is a popular dish in Eastern Canada, particularly in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. It is a version of the traditional Middle Eastern dish known as the shawarma or gyro. The dish consists of spiced beef that is cooked on a spit and shaved off into thin slices. It is then wrapped in a pita and topped with onions, tomatoes, and a sweet and tangy donair sauce made with condensed milk, vinegar, and garlic powder. The New Brunswick Donair is a delicious and hearty meal that can be enjoyed any time of day.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, combine the hamburger, flour, garlic salt, salt, pepper, oregano, Italian seasoning, and cayenne pepper.
3.	Form the mixture into a large roll shape on a baking sheet, and flatten it slightly with your hands.
4.	Bake the meat for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until it is fully cooked.
5.	Let the meat cool slightly, then slice it into thin pieces.
6.	To assemble the donairs, heat up the pitas in the oven or microwave.
7.	Layer the thinly sliced meat on top of the pita, and top it with diced onions, diced tomatoes, and a generous drizzle of donair sauce.
8.	Roll the pita up tightly and enjoy!

PROS

The New Brunswick Donair is a unique and flavorful dish, perfect for lunch or dinner.

It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking with different toppings and sauces.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat, making it best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The donair sauce can also be high in sugar, so be mindful of your intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While the New Brunswick Donair may not be the healthiest dish, it does offer some nutritional benefits.
The beef provides protein, zinc, and iron, while the onions and tomatoes offer antioxidants and fiber.
If you’d like to make this dish a bit healthier, you can use leaner ground beef or a vegetarian meat alternative.

	2 lbs hamburger
	1 teaspoon flour
	1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
	1 teaspoon salt
	1/2 teaspoon pepper
	1 teaspoon oregano
	1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
	1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper