World Flavors Cookbook

Halifax Donair

Name: Halifax Donair
Cook time: 90 min
Cuisine: Canada
Ingredients: MEAT: 1 lb ground beef, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp flour, 1 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp oregano; SAUCE: 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 1/3 cup white vinegar, 1 tsp garlic powder; Pitas; Diced onion and tomato

The official food of Halifax: spicy meatloaf-style beef served in a pita with onions, tomatoes, and a unique sweet garlic sauce.

Cuisine: Canada

Ingredients

MEAT: 1 lb ground beef, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp flour, 1 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp oregano
SAUCE: 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 1/3 cup white vinegar, 1 tsp garlic powder
Pitas
Diced onion and tomato

Instructions

Meat: Mix beef and spices thoroughly. Form into a tight loaf. Bake at 300°F for 75-90 mins. Cool completely, then slice thinly and pan-fry. Sauce: Whisk condensed milk, vinegar, and garlic powder together until thickened. Do not over-mix. Chill. Assemble: Dip pitas in water and pan-fry. Piled fried meat onto pita, top with onions, tomatoes, and plenty of sweet sauce.