Name: Sweet Arayes (Grilled Meat-Stuffed Pita)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 lbs Ground beef or lamb (or mix); 4 pieces Pita bread, large; 1 medium Tomato, finely diced; 0.5 medium Onion, finely diced; 0.25 cups Fresh parsley, finely chopped; 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Paprika; 0.5 tsp Allspice; 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional); 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbsp Olive oil

Sweet Arayes (Grilled Meat-Stuffed Pita)

DinnerLunchQuick & Easy

Ingredients (13)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Ground beef or lamb (or mix)	1 lbs	288	19g	0g	23g
Pita bread, large	4 pieces	154	5g	31g	1g
Tomato, finely diced	1 medium	6	0g	1g	0g
Onion, finely diced	0.5 medium	6	0g	1g	0g
Fresh parsley, finely chopped	0.25 cups	1	0g	0g	0g
Garlic cloves, minced	2 cloves	2	0g	1g	0g
Cumin	1 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g
Paprika	1 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g
Allspice	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Red pepper flakes (optional)	0.25 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Olive oil	2 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g

Ingredients (13)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Ground beef or lamb (or mix)	1 lbs	288	19g	0g	23g
Pita bread, large	4 pieces	154	5g	31g	1g
Tomato, finely diced	1 medium	6	0g	1g	0g
Onion, finely diced	0.5 medium	6	0g	1g	0g
Fresh parsley, finely chopped	0.25 cups	1	0g	0g	0g
Garlic cloves, minced	2 cloves	2	0g	1g	0g
Cumin	1 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g
Paprika	1 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g
Allspice	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Red pepper flakes (optional)	0.25 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Olive oil	2 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g

Directions

Step 1
In a large bowl, combine ground meat, finely diced tomato, onion, chopped parsley, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, allspice, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Step 2
Cut each large pita bread in half to create two pockets. Evenly spread a thin layer of the seasoned meat mixture inside each pita pocket.
Step 3
Lightly brush the outside of the stuffed pitas with olive oil.
Step 4
Preheat a grill or a cast-iron skillet to medium heat.
Step 5
Place the arayes on the grill or in the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, pressing down occasionally, until the pita is golden and crispy, and the meat inside is cooked through (internal temperature 160°F / 71°C).
Step 6
Remove from heat. Cut each stuffed pita into smaller wedges or strips for serving.
Step 7
Serve hot, optionally with a side of yogurt dip or fresh salad.