Arayes Crispy Stuffed Pitas

Middle Eastern · Lebanon

Arayes Crispy Stuffed Pitas

Juicy spiced minced beef grilled quickly inside crisp, toasted pita pockets.

18 min Easy Serves 4$5.01 estimated
Dairy-free
Halal
High-protein

Contains: Gluten

Ingredients

  • Beef

    350 g

    $2.80
  • Onions

    1 small

    $0.22
  • Garlic

    2 cloves

    $0.08
  • Parsley

    1/2 bunch

    $0.30
  • Baharat Spice Blend

    1 tsp

    $0.20
  • Salt

    1/2 tsp

    $0.00
  • Pita Bread

    4 pieces

    $1.21
  • Olive oil

    2 tbsp

    $0.20

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Preparation

  1. 1

    Finely grate the onion and mince garlic and parsley finely.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine minced beef, onion, garlic, parsley, baharat spice blend, and salt using your hands until uniform.

  3. 3

    Halve pita breads to create pockets, then stuff each half with an even, thin layer of the raw meat mixture.

  4. 4

    Brush both outer sides of the stuffed pita bread generously with olive oil.

  5. 5

    Cook in a hot cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side until crispy on the outside and cooked through inside.

Baharat is a classic all-purpose Middle Eastern spice blend found in ethnic aisles or Middle Eastern markets.