4In a large bowl, mix together the beef, grated onion, garlic, jalapeño, tomato paste, parsley, cilantro, olive oil, ice water, and spices until fully combined and slightly sticky.
5In a large bowl, mix together the beef, grated onion, garlic, jalapeño, tomato paste, parsley, cilantro, olive oil, ice water, and spices until fully combined and slightly sticky.
6In a large bowl, mix together the beef, grated onion, garlic, jalapeño, tomato paste, parsley, cilantro, olive oil, ice water, and spices until fully combined and slightly sticky.
7Cut the pitas in half and gently open each pocket.
8Cut the pitas in half and gently open each pocket.
9Cut the pitas in half and gently open each pocket.
10Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture inside each pita, then brush the outside generously with olive oil.
11Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture inside each pita, then brush the outside generously with olive oil.
12Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture inside each pita, then brush the outside generously with olive oil.
13Heat a pan over medium heat.
14Heat a pan over medium heat.
15Heat a pan over medium heat.
16Cook the arayes meat side down first for 1–2 minutes until charred, then flip and cook each pita side until golden and crispy.
17Cook the arayes meat side down first for 1–2 minutes until charred, then flip and cook each pita side until golden and crispy.
18Cook the arayes meat side down first for 1–2 minutes until charred, then flip and cook each pita side until golden and crispy.
19Finish in the oven for 15 minutes.
20Finish in the oven for 15 minutes.
21Finish in the oven for 15 minutes.
22While the arayes cook, mix together all sauce ingredients until smooth.
23While the arayes cook, mix together all sauce ingredients until smooth.
24While the arayes cook, mix together all sauce ingredients until smooth.
25Brush the hot arayes with olive oil mixed with minced garlic and parsley, then serve with the dipping sauce.
26Brush the hot arayes with olive oil mixed with minced garlic and parsley, then serve with the dipping sauce.
27Brush the hot arayes with olive oil mixed with minced garlic and parsley, then serve with the dipping sauce.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (85/15)
1 lb ground beef (85/15)
1 lb ground beef (85/15)
1 small yellow onion, grated and squeezed dry
1 small yellow onion, grated and squeezed dry
1 small yellow onion, grated and squeezed dry
5 garlic cloves, finely grated
5 garlic cloves, finely grated
5 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 grated jalapeño
1 grated jalapeño
1 grated jalapeño
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp tomato paste
0.33 cup parsley, finely chopped
0.33 cup parsley, finely chopped
0.33 cup parsley, finely chopped
0.25 cup cilantro, finely chopped
0.25 cup cilantro, finely chopped
0.25 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp ice water
1 tbsp ice water
1 tbsp ice water
1 tsp salt
1 tsp salt
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp garlic powder
0.25 tsp cinnamon
0.25 tsp cinnamon
0.25 tsp cinnamon
4 pitas, cut in half
4 pitas, cut in half
4 pitas, cut in half
0.75 cup Greek yogurt
0.75 cup Greek yogurt
0.75 cup Greek yogurt
0.25 cup tahini
0.25 cup tahini
0.25 cup tahini
3 garlic cloves, finely grated
3 garlic cloves, finely grated
3 garlic cloves, finely grated
0.5 lemon, juice of
0.5 lemon, juice of
0.5 lemon, juice of
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp olive oil
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp cumin
0.25 tsp cumin
0.25 tsp cumin
2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
Equipment
large bowlmicrowave (optional)panoven
Tips
Heat the pitas in the microwave for a few seconds first to make them easier to open.
Finish in the oven until the meat reaches 155°F internally.
Brush the hot arayes with olive oil mixed with minced garlic and parsley before serving.