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Donair Kebabs

Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
1h 30 min
Yields
6 servings

Looking for a fun spread for your next party?  This twist on the classic stacks up all the components of a delicious Canadian Maritime favourite—donairs—into six fun skewers. Juicy seasoned meat, warm pita, veggies and that unmistakable sweet and garlicky.

Donair sauce will bring about an instant taste memory reminiscent of a deliciously messy late-night favourite. Try the variations when you want to switch things up, or to create a donair bar so everyone can create their own combinations!

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ingredients

Donairs

2
lb(s) (900 g) lean ground beef
¾
tsp cayenne pepper
2
tsp salt
1
tbsp onion powder
1
tsp ground black pepper
1
tsp all-purpose flour
3
pitas, warmed and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) squares
24
square (1-inch/2.5 cm) Romaine lettuce
24
pickled pearl onions
1
pint (2 cups grape tomatoes

Sauce

1
can (354 mL) condensed milk
2
tbsp white vinegar
2
tsp garlic powder
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directions

Notes

Try any of these three veggie variations to accompany the pita, sauce and meat:Village Salad Donair Kebab: 1 pint (2 cups) grape tomatoes; 24 mini Persian cucumber rounds (1/2-inch/1 cm thick); 24 squares (1-inch/2.5 cm) red onion.Roasted Red Pepper Donair Kebab: 1 pint (2 cups) grape tomatoes; 24 squares (1-inch/2.5 cm) roasted red pepper; 24 squares (1-inch/2.5 cm) red onion.

Step 1

In bowl, combine beef, cayenne, salt, onion powder, black pepper and flour. Mix well. Form into rough 8 x 4-inch (20 x 10 cm) loaf shape. Bake loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet 1½ hours at 325ºF. Let stand until just cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Once meat is cool enough to handle, slice into 24 cubes.

Step 3

Meanwhile in separate bowl, mix condensed milk, white vinegar, garlic powder; set aside.

Step 4

Assembly: Spread one side of pita squares with 1 tsp sauce each. Thread pita squares, lettuce,meat cubes, pearl onion, and tomatoes onto 12 skewers, starting and ending with pita. Serve with remaining sauce for dipping.

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