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Meat Stuffed Pita Arayes

Cultural Context

Arayes are a beloved Middle Eastern street food, particularly popular in Israel and Lebanon. Traditionally made with spiced ground meat stuffed into pita bread and grilled, they showcase the region's rich culinary heritage. Often served as a snack or part of a mezze platter, arayes have gained popularity worldwide, with variations that include different meats and spices.

Middle EasternILmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups pita bread
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion
1 large egg
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

1

Chop onion finely (a food processor can be used, but hand chopping is preferred to avoid extra cleanup).

2

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of ground beef with the chopped onion.

3

Add half of a large egg, garlic salt, black pepper, cumin, crushed red pepper flakes, and Worcestershire sauce to the beef mixture.

4

Mix all ingredients well, starting with a fork and finishing with hands to ensure everything is combined.

5

Cut the pita bread into triangle shapes and carefully open them to create pockets.

6

Stuff each pita pocket with an even amount of the meat mixture, ensuring it's not too thick for quick cooking.

7

Brush olive oil on both sides of the stuffed pitas to prevent sticking and ensure even grilling.

8

Place the stuffed pitas on the grill or in the oven (if using the oven, it takes about 20 minutes).

9

Grill until the pitas are golden and the meat is cooked through, checking to avoid burning.

10

Taste the arayas off the grill and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

mixinggrillingbaking

Equipment Needed

grillmixing bowlknifecutting boardbaking sheet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutenmilk

Also Known As

ArayesPita Arayes

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