Arayes
Directions
- 1In a food processor, add parsley, garlic, onions, and jalapeños and blend.
- 2With a paper towel, squeeze out as much liquid as you can from the blended mixture.
- 3Add the strained mixture to the ground beef along with ground cumin, sumac, Aleppo pepper, paprika, salt, pepper, and Bear & Burton's W Sauce for extra flavor.
- 4Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
- 5Stuff the pita bread with the meat mixture.
- 6In a ripping hot pan, sear the stuffed pita on all sides and cook with chili oil.
- 7Ensure the ground beef is cooked through, approximately 2 minutes on each side.
- 8Rub the cooked arayes with melted butter, garlic, and parsley.
- 9Prepare the sauce by combining yogurt, za'atar, salt, grated garlic, lemon juice, and oil.
- 10Whisk the sauce ingredients until well combined.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Ground Beef
- 1 pack Pita Bread
- 2 bunches Parsley
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 0.5 White Onion
- 2 Jalapeños
- 3 Tbsp Ground Cumin
- 3 Tbsp Sumac
- 2 Tbsp Aleppo Pepper
- 4 Tbsp Paprika
- 3 Tbsp Salt
- 3 Tbsp Pepper
- 4 Tbsp Bear & Burton's W Sauce
- Chili Oil
- Melted Butter
- Garlic
- Parsley
- 0.5 Cup Yogurt
- 5 Tbsp Za'atar
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 1 Tbsp Salt
- 1 Lemon Squeeze
- 3 Tbsp Avocado Oil
- 0.25 Cup Water
Equipment
Food processorKnifePaper towelMixing bowlGlovesPanTongsBrushGraterWhisk
Tips
- Use Bear & Burton's W Sauce for extra flavor in the meat mixture.
- Sear the pita on a high heat pan with chili oil for great color (optional).
- Cook for about 2 minutes on all sides to ensure the ground beef is cooked through.