Arayes

You might not expect to find arayes, a Lebenese/Middle Eastern BBQ dish, on your picky eaters’ lists, but they will surprise you! In this recipe, we are stuffing pitas with a combo of ground beef and ground lamb, along with plenty of fresh herbs. Pop them on the grill and you’ll have a healthy kid-friendly sandwich in minutes. Watch Easy Does It with Esty for more easy family cooking.

30m 6
Easy Meat

Contains: Gluten, Wheat, Sesame

Directions

Prepare the Arayes

  1. Combine meat with onion, herbs, garlic and seasonings. Mix gently to evenly distribute the additions.

  2. Stuff the meat mixture into the halved pitas, as shown.

  3. Place, exposed side down, on a hot grill. After about five minutes, flip to the flat side and cook five minutes more then flip to the other flat side and cook a final five minutes. You may need more time if you overstuff your pitas.

  4. Remove from the grill and enjoy with lots of tahini!

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Esther •

I put it oven on 400 spray oil the pan then put silver foil and spray that. Baked for 10 minutes on one side then removed the foil and baked the other side….was so juicy and delicious. With no mess to clean up

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Rivki Kleinman •

Delicious! I fried the onion and garlic first. I laid out the pitas on a parchment paper- lined pan and baked it for 12 mins each side on 350, it was just right! Not soggy at all.. I've also done it in an air fryer to perfection!

Chana Fox Kosher.com Team •
Reply to Rivki Kleinman

Love these alternative options! Thanks for the feedback. Delicious!!!
-Chana Tzirel from Kosher.com

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