Lebanese Donair

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This donair recipe features seasoned meat, fresh parsley salad, and creamy tahini sauce. This pita sandwich is eaten in many parts of the Middle East.

Submitted by ROSE90
Updated on December 2, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
5 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
7
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 7 servings

  • 3 ¼ pounds boneless top round steak, sliced very thin

  • 2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped

  • ½ cup red wine vinegar

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon allspice

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon cardamom

  • salt to taste

Parsley Salad:

  • 1 bunch finely chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped

  • ⅓ cup olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Tahini Sauce:

  • 1 cup tahini (sesame-seed paste)

  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice

  • ½ cup water

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • salt to taste

Other:

  • 7 (6 inch) pita bread rounds

  • 3 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped

Directions

  1. Place sliced beef into a flat, oven-proof baking dish. Stir together tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, allspice, garlic, cinnamon, black pepper, cardamom, and salt in a bowl until well blended. Pour over beef, turning slices to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.

  2. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

  3. Uncover the baking dish and cook beef in the preheated oven until meat is no longer pink, about 50 minutes. Allow to cool slightly while you make salad and sauce.

  4. Make salad: Stir together parsley, onion, olive oil, and lemon juice in a bowl until combined.

  5. Make sauce: Mix together tahini, lemon juice, water, and garlic in a bowl until smooth. Season with salt.

  6. Place pita bread rounds on serving plates. Spoon beef slices down the center of each pita. Top with salad, sauce, and tomatoes. Roll up the sides of pita bread around filling to serve.

46 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

990 Calories
65g Fat
48g Carbs
58g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 7
Calories 990
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 65g 83%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 129mg 43%
Sodium 471mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 17%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 58g 115%
Vitamin C 45mg 50%
Calcium 236mg 18%
Iron 10mg 54%
Potassium 1404mg 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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