Donair Meat Sandwiches

1Steve's Note:

These tasty meatloaf Sandwiches are of Middle Eastern origin. Greeks, Turks, and Lebanese all lay claim to it. It has become a popular dish in Canada.

• Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 meatloa ...

For meatloaf

• 3 lbs lean hamburger
• ¾ cup breadcrumbs
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 1 -2 teaspoon red cayenne pepper (depending on your taste)
• 1 ½ teaspoons oregano
• 3 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt

For Sauce

• 2⁄3; cup canned milk
• 2⁄3; cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

For Sandwich

• pita bread
• chopped onion
• sliced tomato

Directions:

1. For Meatloaf: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Knead for 20 minutes.
3. Shape into two tightly formed loaves.
4. Bake on broiler pan for 2 to 2 1/2 hours at 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Cool loaves and slice thin.
6. Meat can be frozen for future use.
7. For Sauce: Stir canned milk, sugar and garlic powder until sugar is dissolved.
8. Slowly add vinegar and continue mixing.
9. Let sauce sit for at least one hour in refrigerator before using.
10. For Sandwich: Heat thin sliced donair meat in a frying pan.
11. Dip a pita bread in water and fry in frying pan to soften.
12. Place a small amount of sauce on bread.
13. Top with meat, chopped onions and tomatoes and finish off with more sauce.
14. Roll up or serve open face on a plate.

Reviews

[Jagged]

This was a very good recipe. Instead of 3 pounds of beef, I used ground pork, veal and lamb. The meatloaf part was extremely easy to prepare, and turned out great. Instead of cutting it in thin slices, I cut each loaf in three and froze those parts separately. (A few days later…) After defrosting them in the microwave for about a minute, they were very easy to cut into thin slices. I then heated those on a frying pan. This is definitely a keeper, and I'm extremely delighted to have found this recipe. I was able to make 2 decent sized sandwiches with the 1/3 of a loaf. As a student, this is perfect: great taste, a change from the ordinary, very fast and easy to have a meal ready from frozen and it gives me a lot of meals. (in my case, 6) Thanks again 1Steve!

[Harmony Crestingstar]

This was a great dinner for DH and I, we both really liked it.This one has a home in my recipe book and will be enjoyed many times, I'm sure. Thanks for posting :) Harmony

[Hougly]

Excellant Recipe!!! My family loves it! We altered the ingrediants a bit for our taste but it was great. Instead of kneading for 20 mins we stuck it in a food mixer on high and it made it the same texture as real Donair meat!