These Arayes are crispy pita stuffed with a juicy Lebanese meat mixture with lots of fresh aromatics and lemon zest for a satisfying dinner recipe! It's delicious when enjoyed with creamy tzatziki and pickled onions.
Ingredients you'll need:
Tzatziki, for serving
4-5 Pita Bread
2 tbsp. Olive Oil
1 lb. Lean Ground Beef
½ Red Onion, very finely chopped or grated
2-3 Garlic Cloves, minced
2 tbsp. Fresh Parsley, chopped
(Optional) 1 tbsp. Fresh Mint, chopped
1 Lemon
2 tsp. EACH: Paprika, & Ground Cumin
1 tsp. EACH: Salt, Black Pepper, & Ground All Spice
How to Make Arayes:
Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, combine the ground beef, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, chopped herbs, lemon zest, and seasonings. Mix just until combined. If time allows, let marinate for 10-30 minutes.
Slice the pita breads in halve to create pita pockets. Evenly divide the meat mixture out between the halve pitas, then stuff well into the pitas. Flatten slightly with your hands to secure the meat inside.
Heat up the griddle over medium heat for 2 minutes.
Brush the arayes with olive oil. If making smaller arayes, use a serrated knife to slice the pita halves into quarters.
Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute on all sides, until golden brown and crispy.
Transfer to the baking sheet to finish cooking in the oven 5-12 minutes, depending on how thick you make the arayes.
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Can Arayes be Made in Advance?
Yes, you can make arayes up to 3 days in advance. I recommend not cooking them until ready to serve; however, if you do decide to cook them, just reheat at 350F until warmed through and crispy again.
How to Reheat Arayes?
Reheat arayes directly on a clean baking pan in the oven at 375F for 4-5 minutes, then flip, and cook another 3-5 minutes. The outside should be crispy one again, but keep an eye on them so they don't burn.
What to Serve with Arayes?
Tzatziki
Red Onions
Creamy Tahini Dipping Sauce
Lemon Dill Hummus
Chimichurri
Pesto
Meat Alternatives:
I love using 90/10 lean ground beef, but you could also use the following substations.
Ground Bison
Ground Lamb
Half Beef, Half Lamb
Ground Chicken
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1 tsp. EACH: Salt, Black Pepper, & Ground All Spice
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, combine the ground beef, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, chopped herbs, lemon zest, and seasonings. Mix just until combined. If time allows, let marinate for 10-30 minutes.
Slice the pita breads in halve to create pita pockets. Evenly divide the meat mixture out between the halve pitas, then stuff well into the pitas. Flatten slightly with your hands to secure the meat inside.
Heat up the griddle over medium heat for 2 minutes.
Brush the arayes with olive oil. If making smaller arayes, use a serrated knife to slice the pita halves into quarters.
Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute on all sides, until golden brown and crispy.
Transfer to the baking sheet to finish cooking in the oven 5-12 minutes, depending on how thick you make the arayes.
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