Arayes
Directions
- 1Add allspice, pepper, salt, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, and tomato paste to the ground beef.
- 2Add minced garlic to the beef mixture.
- 3Add grated and squeezed dry onion to the beef mixture.
- 4Add chopped parsley and cilantro to the beef mixture.
- 5Add olive oil to the beef mixture and mix everything well with your hands for about 2 minutes.
- 6Cut small pitas in half and carefully use a knife to create a pocket if they don't have one.
- 7Stuff each pita half with the beef mixture.
- 8Brush the outsides of the stuffed pitas lightly with olive oil.
- 9Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat.
- 10Place each arayes meat-side down and sear for 1-2 minutes until a gorgeous crust forms.
- 11Sear the pita sides until golden and crisp.
- 12Transfer the seared arayes to a baking sheet.
- 13Finish the arayes in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, until fully cooked through.
- 14Add Greek yogurt to a bowl.
- 15Add fresh garlic and lemon juice to the Greek yogurt.
- 16Add tahini to the mixture.
- 17Add salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin to the sauce mixture.
- 18Add fresh parsley and cilantro to the sauce mixture.
- 19Add olive oil to the sauce and whisk all ingredients together until well combined.
- 20Optionally brush the hot arayes out of the oven with melted garlic herb butter.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 7 cloves garlic
- 1 yellow onion
- 0.33 cup parsley
- 0.33 cup cilantro
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 small pita bread
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.5 lemon lemon juice
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
Equipment
bowlgraterknifebaking sheetskilletgarlic press
Tips
- Squeeze all liquid out of the grated onion to prevent soggy arayes.
- Stuff the pita pockets fully but not to bursting to avoid ripping.
- Optionally brush with melted garlic herb butter after baking for enhanced flavor.
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