4In a large bowl, mix together the beef, grated onion, garlic, jalapeño, tomato paste, parsley, cilantro, olive oil, ice water, and spices until fully combined and slightly sticky.
5In a large bowl, mix together the beef, grated onion, garlic, jalapeño, tomato paste, parsley, cilantro, olive oil, ice water, and spices until fully combined and slightly sticky.
6In a large bowl, mix together the beef, grated onion, garlic, jalapeño, tomato paste, parsley, cilantro, olive oil, ice water, and spices until fully combined and slightly sticky.
7Cut 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). Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture inside each pita, then brush the outside generously with olive oil.
8Cut 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). Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture inside each pita, then brush the outside generously with olive oil.
9Cut 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). Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture inside each pita, then brush the outside generously with olive oil.
10Heat 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.
11Heat 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.
12Heat 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.
13Finish in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the meat reaches 155°F internally.
14Finish in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the meat reaches 155°F internally.
15Finish in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the meat reaches 155°F internally.
16While the arayes cook, mix together all sauce ingredients until smooth.
17While the arayes cook, mix together all sauce ingredients until smooth.
18While the arayes cook, mix together all sauce ingredients until smooth.
19Brush the hot arayes with olive oil mixed with minced garlic and parsley, then serve with the dipping sauce.
20Brush the hot arayes with olive oil mixed with minced garlic and parsley, then serve with the dipping sauce.
21Brush 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 lb ground beef (85/15)
1 lb ground beef (85/15)
1 small yellow onion, grated and squeezed dry
1 small yellow onion, grated and squeezed dry
1 small yellow onion, grated and squeezed dry
5 garlic cloves, finely grated
5 garlic cloves, finely grated
5 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 grated jalapeño
1 grated jalapeño
1 grated jalapeño
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp tomato paste
0.33 cup parsley, finely chopped
0.33 cup parsley, finely chopped
0.33 cup parsley, finely chopped
0.25 cup cilantro, finely chopped
0.25 cup cilantro, finely chopped
0.25 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp ice water
1 tbsp ice water
1 tbsp ice water
1 tsp salt
1 tsp salt
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp garlic powder
0.25 tsp cinnamon
0.25 tsp cinnamon
0.25 tsp cinnamon
4 pitas, cut in half
4 pitas, cut in half
4 pitas, cut in half
0.75 cup Greek yogurt
0.75 cup Greek yogurt
0.75 cup Greek yogurt
0.25 cup tahini
0.25 cup tahini
0.25 cup tahini
3 garlic cloves, finely grated
3 garlic cloves, finely grated
3 garlic cloves, finely grated
0.5 Juice of lemon
0.5 Juice of lemon
0.5 Juice of lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp olive oil
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp cumin
0.25 tsp cumin
0.25 tsp cumin
2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
Equipment
ovenlarge bowlpanmicrowave
Tips
Heat the pitas in the microwave for a few seconds first to make them easier to open.
Finish in the oven until the meat reaches 155°F internally.
Brush the hot arayes with olive oil mixed with minced garlic and parsley.