# Arayes

Arayes are Middle Eastern meat-filled pita pockets that are better than burgers!

- 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 & Burtons 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. Strain the liquid using a paper towel.
2. Add the mixture to the ground beef along with Bear & Burtons W Sauce and other spices (cumin, sumac, Aleppo pepper, paprika, salt, pepper). Mix well.
3. Stuff the pita bread with the seasoned ground beef mixture.
4. Sear the stuffed pita bread in a hot pan with chili oil until golden brown and the beef is cooked through (about 2 minutes per side).
5. For the sauce: Combine yogurt, za'atar, salt, grated garlic, lemon juice, avocado oil, and optional water in a bowl. Mix well.
6. Serve the arayes with the yogurt sauce.

## Equipment

- food processor
- paper towel
- high heat pan
- bowl
- mortar and pestle

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHi1xuypnsZ/?igsh=MTFha21rbnlub3lwZw==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/44ea406c-0da9-4190-8857-306764b2385d
- Extracted: 2025-04-19

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