Arayes
Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2In a large bowl, mix together the beef, grated onion, 5 cloves of grated garlic, jalapeño, tomato paste, parsley, cilantro, 1 tbsp olive oil, ice water, and spices until fully combined and slightly sticky.
- 3Cut the pitas in half and gently open each pocket.
- 4Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture inside each pita, then brush the outside generously with olive oil.
- 5Heat a pan over medium heat. Cook the arayes meat side down first, then flip and cook each pita side until golden and crispy.
- 6Finish in the oven until the meat reaches 155°F internally.
- 7While the arayes cook, mix together Greek yogurt, tahini, 3 cloves of minced garlic, lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, cumin, parsley, and cilantro until smooth.
- 8Brush 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 small yellow onion
- 8 garlic clove
- 1 jalapeño
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/3 cup parsley
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp ice water
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2.5 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 4 pita
- 3/4 cup greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/2 whole lemon
