Easy Recipes: Lebanese Meat-Stuffed Pita (Arayes)
This easy recipe for Lebanese Arayes delivers crispy pita stuffed with juicy, spiced beef—perfect for dinner or a quick snack.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 pita bread rounds
- 1 lb ground beef (or lamb)
- 1/2 onion, finely grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, finely chopped (optional)
- Olive oil spray or brushing oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 430°F (220°C) or heat a skillet on medium-high.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, onion, garlic, spices, salt, parsley, and tomato until well combined.
- Cut each pita in half to create pockets. Stuff with the meat mixture and flatten slightly.
- Spray or brush both sides with oil.
- To bake: Place on a rack and bake for 12 minutes, flipping halfway. Broil for 2 minutes if desired for extra crispiness.
- To pan-fry: Cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes per side until golden and meat is cooked through.
- Serve hot with yogurt sauce or tahini dip.