# Arayes

Arayes are a Middle Eastern classic, meat-filled pita pockets, better than burgers, and this recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make.

- Servings: 10 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 lbs Ground Beef
- 1 pack Pita Bread
- 2 bunches Parsley
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 0.5 White Onion
- 2 Jalapeños
- 3 Tbsp Ground Cumin
- 3 Tbsp Sumac
- 2 Tbsp Aleppo Pepper
- 4 Tbsp Paprika
- 3 Tbsp Salt
- 3 Tbsp Pepper
- 4 Tbsp Bear & Burton's W Sauce
- 0.5 cup Yogurt
- 5 Tbsp Za'atar
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Salt
- 1 squeeze Lemon
- 3 Tbsp Avocado Oil
- 0.25 cup Water

## Instructions

1. In a food processor, blend parsley, garlic, onions, and jalapeños.
2. Strain the mixture using a paper towel to remove excess liquid.
3. Add the strained mixture to the ground beef along with Bear & Burton's W Sauce and all the other spices.
4. Mix well and stuff the mixture into pita bread.
5. Sear the pita bread in a high heat pan with olive oil until golden brown and the beef is cooked through.
6. For the sauce, combine yogurt, za'atar, salt, minced garlic, lemon juice, avocado oil, and water (optional).
7. Serve the arayes with the prepared sauce.

## Equipment

- food processor
- paper towel
- high heat pan
- knife

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT23LQLGK/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/21639c5f-7ac0-473f-b1a8-9350e128cd36
- Extracted: 2025-04-28

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