Arayes

Steps7

1. 1

   Step 1. Preheat the oven

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Step 2. Mix the meat

   In 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.

   SaltBlack pepperCuminPaprikaAllspiceCoriander seedsGarlic powderCinnamon
3. 3

   Step 3. Stuff the pitas

   Cut 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.

   Pita breadGround beef
4. 4

   Step 4. Cook the arayes

   1m 30s

   Heat 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.

   Pita breadOlive oil
5. 5

   Step 5. Finish in the oven

   15 min

   Finish in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the meat reaches 155°F internally.

   Pita breadGround beef
6. 6

   Step 6. Make the sauce

   While the arayes cook, mix together all sauce ingredients until smooth.

   Greek yogurtTahiniGarlic3 clove of 8 cloveLemon juiceSaltParsleyCilantroOlive oil
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   Step 7. Serve the arayes

   Brush the hot arayes with olive oil mixed with minced garlic and parsley, then serve with the dipping sauce.

   Pita breadGreek yogurt