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arayes stuffed meat pita

Arayes (Meat Stuffed Pitas)

Flavorful seasoned meat stuffed and a pita and pan fried for crispy, delicious snack or meal
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

For the pitas:

  • 1 lb 85/15 ground beef
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp chopped scallions
  • 1/2 tbsp chopped mint or 1/2 tsp dried
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • fresh black pepper to taste preference
  • pita breads cut into half circles and carefully opened
  • oil for frying

For the sauce:

  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp tahini optional

Instructions
 

  • Combine the meat with all of the other ingredients and mix well. Carefully open the pita halves and stuff the meat in, spreading out into an even layer about 1 inch thick. Heat a few tbsp of oil in a skillet over medium/medium low heat and add the pitas. Cook for a few minutes on one side, then flip and keep cooking and flipping as needed to avoid burning, until your meat is fully cooked. This took about 6 minutes or so for mine. Serve immediately.
  • Mix the the sauce ingredients and serve sauce on the side.
Keyword Appetizer, Beef, Lunch, Main Dish
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