4Grate your onion and squeeze every last drop of liquid out using paper towel or cheesecloth.
5Grate your onion and squeeze every last drop of liquid out using paper towel or cheesecloth.
6Grate your onion and squeeze every last drop of liquid out using paper towel or cheesecloth.
7In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, tomato paste, minced garlic, all the spices (salt, black pepper, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, allspice), parsley, cilantro (if using), and the very dry grated onion.
8In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, tomato paste, minced garlic, all the spices (salt, black pepper, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, allspice), parsley, cilantro (if using), and the very dry grated onion.
9In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, tomato paste, minced garlic, all the spices (salt, black pepper, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, allspice), parsley, cilantro (if using), and the very dry grated onion.
10Mix with your hands for about 2 minutes.
11Mix with your hands for about 2 minutes.
12Mix with your hands for about 2 minutes.
13Cut each pita in half. If they don’t already have a pocket, carefully use a knife to make one.
14Cut each pita in half. If they don’t already have a pocket, carefully use a knife to make one.
15Cut each pita in half. If they don’t already have a pocket, carefully use a knife to make one.
16Pack them with your beef mixture, ensuring they are full but not bursting.
17Pack them with your beef mixture, ensuring they are full but not bursting.
18Pack them with your beef mixture, ensuring they are full but not bursting.
19Brush the outsides of the stuffed pitas lightly with olive oil.
20Brush the outsides of the stuffed pitas lightly with olive oil.
21Brush the outsides of the stuffed pitas lightly with olive oil.
22Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat.
23Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat.
24Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat.
25Place each arayes meat-side down and sear for 1–2 minutes until you get a gorgeous crust.
26Place each arayes meat-side down and sear for 1–2 minutes until you get a gorgeous crust.
27Place each arayes meat-side down and sear for 1–2 minutes until you get a gorgeous crust.
28Then sear the pita sides until golden and crisp.
29Then sear the pita sides until golden and crisp.
30Then sear the pita sides until golden and crisp.
31Transfer the seared arayes to a baking sheet.
32Transfer the seared arayes to a baking sheet.
33Transfer the seared arayes to a baking sheet.
34Finish them in the oven for 10–15 minutes, until fully cooked through.
35Finish them in the oven for 10–15 minutes, until fully cooked through.
36Finish them in the oven for 10–15 minutes, until fully cooked through.
37While they bake, whisk together all the garlic tahini sauce ingredients (Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh cilantro, cumin, salt, pepper, paprika) in a bowl.
38While they bake, whisk together all the garlic tahini sauce ingredients (Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh cilantro, cumin, salt, pepper, paprika) in a bowl.
39While they bake, whisk together all the garlic tahini sauce ingredients (Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh cilantro, cumin, salt, pepper, paprika) in a bowl.
40Taste and adjust lemon, salt, or garlic levels to your liking.
41Taste and adjust lemon, salt, or garlic levels to your liking.
42Taste and adjust lemon, salt, or garlic levels to your liking.
43When the arayes are hot out of the oven, optionally brush them with melted garlic herb butter.
44When the arayes are hot out of the oven, optionally brush them with melted garlic herb butter.
45When the arayes are hot out of the oven, optionally brush them with melted garlic herb butter.