# Arayes

Arayes are a Middle Eastern classic—meat-filled pita pockets—that are better than burgers, and this recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make.

- Servings: 10 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 lbs Ground Beef
- 1 pack Pita Bread
- 2 bunches Parsley
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 0.5 White Onion
- 2 Jalapeños
- 3 Tbsp Ground Cumin
- 3 Tbsp Sumac
- 2 Tbsp Aleppo Pepper
- 4 Tbsp Paprika
- 3 Tbsp Salt
- 3 Tbsp Pepper
- 4 Tbsp Bear & Burton's W Sauce
- 0.5 cup Yogurt
- 5 Tbsp Za'atar
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Salt
- 1 squeeze Lemon
- 3 Tbsp Avocado Oil
- 0.25 cup Water

## Instructions

1. In a food processor, blend parsley, garlic, onions, and jalapeños. Squeeze out excess liquid using a paper towel.
2. Add the mixture to the ground beef along with Bear & Burton's W Sauce and all the spices.
3. Mix well and stuff the pita bread with the beef mixture.
4. Sear the pita bread on a high heat pan with chili oil until golden brown and the beef is cooked through (about 2 minutes per side).
5. For the sauce, combine yogurt, za'atar, salt, grated garlic, lemon juice, avocado oil, and optionally water to thin.
6. Serve the arayes with the sauce.

## Equipment

- food processor
- paper towel
- high heat pan
- bowl

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHi1xuypnsZ/?igsh=MTBxcG1taWQxdWthdQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e106a113-0b31-4452-a296-96e0d838c5ba
- Extracted: 2025-04-07

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