Donair
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!
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 2 cups mixed greens with 2 tbsp Epicure Salad Dressing, your choice.
Ingredients
2 lbs (900 g) lean ground beef
1⁄4 cup water
10 whole-wheat pitas
1 cupEast Coast Donair SauceorDillicious Tzatziki, optional
2 tomatoes, sliced
1⁄2 English cucumber, sliced
1⁄2 red onion, thinly sliced
1⁄2 head romaine or leafy green lettuce
Preparation
Microwave:
- In large bowl, combine seasoning with beef and water until well blended.
- Press into Rectangular Steamer. Cover and microwave on high for 13 min.
- To serve, thinly slice meat. Serve on pita with East Coast Donair Sauce or Dillicious Tzatziki (if using), tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and lettuce.
Oven:
- Preheat oven to 375° F.
- In large bowl, combine seasoning with beef and water until well blended.
- Press into 9" x 5" loaf pan. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.
- 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, Trans 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.
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