Arayes

30 mins
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Add parsley to a food processor.
  2. 2Add parsley to a food processor.
  3. 3Add parsley to a food processor.
  4. 4Chop the jalapeños.
  5. 5Chop the jalapeños.
  6. 6Chop the jalapeños.
  7. 7Add garlic, onions, and jalapeños to the food processor with the parsley.
  8. 8Add garlic, onions, and jalapeños to the food processor with the parsley.
  9. 9Add garlic, onions, and jalapeños to the food processor with the parsley.
  10. 10Blend the ingredients in the food processor.
  11. 11Blend the ingredients in the food processor.
  12. 12Blend the ingredients in the food processor.
  13. 13Strain the blended mixture using a paper towel to remove excess liquid.
  14. 14Strain the blended mixture using a paper towel to remove excess liquid.
  15. 15Strain the blended mixture using a paper towel to remove excess liquid.
  16. 16Add the strained green mixture to the ground beef.
  17. 17Add the strained green mixture to the ground beef.
  18. 18Add the strained green mixture to the ground beef.
  19. 19Add ground cumin, sumac, Aleppo pepper, paprika, salt, pepper, and W sauce to the beef mixture.
  20. 20Add ground cumin, sumac, Aleppo pepper, paprika, salt, pepper, and W sauce to the beef mixture.
  21. 21Add ground cumin, sumac, Aleppo pepper, paprika, salt, pepper, and W sauce to the beef mixture.
  22. 22Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.
  23. 23Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.
  24. 24Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.
  25. 25Cut the pita bread to open it.
  26. 26Cut the pita bread to open it.
  27. 27Cut the pita bread to open it.
  28. 28Stuff the pita bread with the meat mixture.
  29. 29Stuff the pita bread with the meat mixture.
  30. 30Stuff the pita bread with the meat mixture.
  31. 31Sear the stuffed pita pockets in a hot pan with chili oil, cooking for about 2 minutes on each side until the ground beef is cooked through.
  32. 32Sear the stuffed pita pockets in a hot pan with chili oil, cooking for about 2 minutes on each side until the ground beef is cooked through.
  33. 33Sear the stuffed pita pockets in a hot pan with chili oil, cooking for about 2 minutes on each side until the ground beef is cooked through.
  34. 34Brush the cooked arayes with melted butter, garlic, and parsley.
  35. 35Brush the cooked arayes with melted butter, garlic, and parsley.
  36. 36Brush the cooked arayes with melted butter, garlic, and parsley.
  37. 37Prepare the sauce by combining yogurt, za'atar, grated garlic, salt, lemon juice, and avocado oil in a bowl.
  38. 38Prepare the sauce by combining yogurt, za'atar, grated garlic, salt, lemon juice, and avocado oil in a bowl.
  39. 39Prepare the sauce by combining yogurt, za'atar, grated garlic, salt, lemon juice, and avocado oil in a bowl.
  40. 40Whisk the sauce ingredients until well combined. (Optional: add water to thin).
  41. 41Whisk the sauce ingredients until well combined. (Optional: add water to thin).
  42. 42Whisk the sauce ingredients until well combined. (Optional: add water to thin).
  43. 43Serve the arayes with the prepared sauce.
  44. 44Serve the arayes with the prepared sauce.
  45. 45Serve the arayes with the prepared sauce.

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Ground Beef
  • 3 lbs Ground Beef
  • 3 lbs Ground Beef
  • Pack Pita Bread
  • Pack Pita Bread
  • Pack Pita Bread
  • 2 Bunches Parsley
  • 2 Bunches Parsley
  • 2 Bunches Parsley
  • 4 Garlic Cloves
  • 4 Garlic Cloves
  • 4 Garlic Cloves
  • 0.5 White Onion
  • 0.5 White Onion
  • 0.5 White Onion
  • 2 Jalapeños
  • 2 Jalapeños
  • 2 Jalapeños
  • 3 Tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 3 Tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 3 Tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 3 Tbsp Sumac
  • 3 Tbsp Sumac
  • 3 Tbsp Sumac
  • 2 Tbsp Aleppo Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Aleppo Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Aleppo Pepper
  • 4 Tbsp Paprika
  • 4 Tbsp Paprika
  • 4 Tbsp Paprika
  • 3 Tbsp Salt
  • 3 Tbsp Salt
  • 3 Tbsp Salt
  • 3 Tbsp Pepper
  • 3 Tbsp Pepper
  • 3 Tbsp Pepper
  • 4 Tbsp W Sauce
  • 4 Tbsp W Sauce
  • 4 Tbsp W Sauce
  • Chili oil
  • Chili oil
  • Chili oil
  • 0.5 Cup Yogurt
  • 0.5 Cup Yogurt
  • 0.5 Cup Yogurt
  • 5 Tbsp Za'atar
  • 5 Tbsp Za'atar
  • 5 Tbsp Za'atar
  • 1 Garlic Clove
  • 1 Garlic Clove
  • 1 Garlic Clove
  • 1 Tbsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Salt
  • 1 Squeeze Lemon
  • 1 Squeeze Lemon
  • 1 Squeeze Lemon
  • 3 Tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 3 Tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 3 Tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 0.25 Cup Water
  • 0.25 Cup Water
  • 0.25 Cup Water
  • Melted butter
  • Melted butter
  • Melted butter

Equipment

Food processorKnifePaper towelBowlPanTongsBrushGraterWhisk

Tips

  • Squeeze out as much liquid as you can from the blended parsley, garlic, onions, and jalapeños.
  • Use chili oil for great color when searing (optional).
  • Serve with a sauce made from yogurt, za'atar, salt, garlic, lemon, and oil.