Arayes

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add allspice, pepper, salt, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, and tomato paste to the ground beef.
  2. 2Add allspice, pepper, salt, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, and tomato paste to the ground beef.
  3. 3Add allspice, pepper, salt, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, and tomato paste to the ground beef.
  4. 4Add minced garlic to the beef mixture.
  5. 5Add minced garlic to the beef mixture.
  6. 6Add minced garlic to the beef mixture.
  7. 7Add grated and squeezed dry onion to the beef mixture.
  8. 8Add grated and squeezed dry onion to the beef mixture.
  9. 9Add grated and squeezed dry onion to the beef mixture.
  10. 10Add chopped parsley and cilantro to the beef mixture.
  11. 11Add chopped parsley and cilantro to the beef mixture.
  12. 12Add chopped parsley and cilantro to the beef mixture.
  13. 13Add olive oil to the beef mixture and mix everything well with your hands for about 2 minutes.
  14. 14Add olive oil to the beef mixture and mix everything well with your hands for about 2 minutes.
  15. 15Add olive oil to the beef mixture and mix everything well with your hands for about 2 minutes.
  16. 16Cut small pitas in half and carefully use a knife to create a pocket if they don't have one.
  17. 17Cut small pitas in half and carefully use a knife to create a pocket if they don't have one.
  18. 18Cut small pitas in half and carefully use a knife to create a pocket if they don't have one.
  19. 19Stuff each pita half with the beef mixture.
  20. 20Stuff each pita half with the beef mixture.
  21. 21Stuff each pita half with the beef mixture.
  22. 22Brush the outsides of the stuffed pitas lightly with olive oil.
  23. 23Brush the outsides of the stuffed pitas lightly with olive oil.
  24. 24Brush the outsides of the stuffed pitas lightly with olive oil.
  25. 25Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat.
  26. 26Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat.
  27. 27Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat.
  28. 28Place each arayes meat-side down and sear for 1-2 minutes until a gorgeous crust forms.
  29. 29Place each arayes meat-side down and sear for 1-2 minutes until a gorgeous crust forms.
  30. 30Place each arayes meat-side down and sear for 1-2 minutes until a gorgeous crust forms.
  31. 31Sear the pita sides until golden and crisp.
  32. 32Sear the pita sides until golden and crisp.
  33. 33Sear the pita sides until golden and crisp.
  34. 34Transfer the seared arayes to a baking sheet.
  35. 35Transfer the seared arayes to a baking sheet.
  36. 36Transfer the seared arayes to a baking sheet.
  37. 37Finish the arayes in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, until fully cooked through.
  38. 38Finish the arayes in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, until fully cooked through.
  39. 39Finish the arayes in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, until fully cooked through.
  40. 40Add Greek yogurt to a bowl.
  41. 41Add Greek yogurt to a bowl.
  42. 42Add Greek yogurt to a bowl.
  43. 43Add fresh garlic and lemon juice to the Greek yogurt.
  44. 44Add fresh garlic and lemon juice to the Greek yogurt.
  45. 45Add fresh garlic and lemon juice to the Greek yogurt.
  46. 46Add tahini to the mixture.
  47. 47Add tahini to the mixture.
  48. 48Add tahini to the mixture.
  49. 49Add salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin to the sauce mixture.
  50. 50Add salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin to the sauce mixture.
  51. 51Add salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin to the sauce mixture.
  52. 52Add fresh parsley and cilantro to the sauce mixture.
  53. 53Add fresh parsley and cilantro to the sauce mixture.
  54. 54Add fresh parsley and cilantro to the sauce mixture.
  55. 55Add olive oil to the sauce and whisk all ingredients together until well combined.
  56. 56Add olive oil to the sauce and whisk all ingredients together until well combined.
  57. 57Add olive oil to the sauce and whisk all ingredients together until well combined.
  58. 58Optionally brush the hot arayes out of the oven with melted garlic herb butter.
  59. 59Optionally brush the hot arayes out of the oven with melted garlic herb butter.
  60. 60Optionally brush the hot arayes out of the oven with melted garlic herb butter.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 7 cloves garlic
  • 7 cloves garlic
  • 7 cloves garlic
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 0.33 cup parsley
  • 0.33 cup parsley
  • 0.33 cup parsley
  • 0.33 cup cilantro
  • 0.33 cup cilantro
  • 0.33 cup cilantro
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 small pita bread
  • 4 small pita bread
  • 4 small pita bread
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 lemon lemon juice
  • 0.5 lemon lemon juice
  • 0.5 lemon lemon juice
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 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.