Lebanese Donair for 8

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (10-ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 8 pita pockets
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup sliced tomatoes
• 1 cup sliced onions
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
2. Stir in the onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the tomato paste and stir to coat the meat. Cook for 1 minute more.
4. Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
5. Stir in the yogurt.
6. To serve, fill a pita pocket with donair meat, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and mozzarella cheese. Fold in half and enjoy.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per serving
• Fat: 15 grams
• Protein: 25 grams
• Carbohydrates: 30 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Authentic Lebanese flavors with Americanized presentation
• Suitable for a party or gathering
• Quick and easy to prepare

User Comments:

• "This was a delicious and authentic Lebanese dish. The donair meat was perfectly seasoned and the pita pockets were soft and fluffy."
• "I love that this dish is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes."
• "The flavors of this donair are amazing. It's a great way to introduce my American friends to Lebanese cuisine."
• "I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone who loves Lebanese food."
• "This donair is so good, I could eat it every day."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have pita pockets, you can use regular tortillas.
• To make a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with crumbled tofu.
• For a spicier donair, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.