Arayes

30m
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. 2In a large bowl, mix together the beef, grated and squeezed onion, 5 grated garlic cloves, grated jalapeño, tomato paste, parsley, cilantro, olive oil, ice water, and spices until fully combined and slightly sticky.
  3. 3Cut the pitas in half and gently open each pocket (heat the pitas in the microwave for a few seconds first to make them easier to open).
  4. 4Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture inside each pita, then brush the outside generously with olive oil.
  5. 5Heat a pan over medium heat. Cook the arayes meat side down first for 1–2 minutes until charred, then flip and cook each pita side until golden and crispy.
  6. 6Finish in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the meat reaches 155°F internally.
  7. 7While the arayes cook, mix together remaining yogurt sauce ingredients until smooth.
  8. 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 whole garlic clove
  • 1 whole 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 whole pita
  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/2 whole lemon juice

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