Meat Stuffed Pitas (Arayes)

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Meat Stuffed Pitas (Arayes)

Quick and easy to make, these Lebanese meat stuffed pitas are one delicious recipe! These beef arayes are ready to enjoy in minutes and every bite is truly tasty!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef 80-85% lean
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • 1 small yellow onion minced
  • 2 teaspoons 7 Spice
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Coriander
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 2 double-ply pita breads
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for stovetop cooking
  • Olive oil spray for oven baking
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Instructions

  1. Place the ground beef, parsley, onions, 7 Spice, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Use your hands to mix until well combined.
  2. Cut each pita into fourth. Pull part the two sides of pita. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture

Stovetop Instructions

  1. Heat a grill pan or regular pan on medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  2. Place four of the stuffed pitas on the grill pan and cook until the pita is golden in color and beef is cooked to your liking, about 7-10 minutes total. Repeat with the remaining olive oil and the remaining stuffed pitas.

Baking Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Place the stuffed pitas on a baking dish and spray with olive oil cooking spray. Bake until the pita is golden and crispy and the beef is cooked to your liking, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Serve hot with plain yogurt for dipping, if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 444kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 537mg (22%) Potassium 429mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 644IU (13%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 444 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 444kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 537mg 22%
Potassium 429mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 644IU 13%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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