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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.
2 pounds ground beef + lamb
1 small onion, minced
1/3 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
1/3 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
4 cubes Gefen Frozen Garlic
1 teaspoon Pereg Cumin
salt, to taste
pepper to taste
6 large or 12 small pitas, halved
Mighty Sesame Tahini, for serving
Herzog Special Reserve Russian River Chardonnay
Combine meat with onion, herbs, garlic and seasonings. Mix gently to evenly distribute the additions.
Stuff the meat mixture into the halved pitas, as shown.
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.
Remove from the grill and enjoy with lots of tahini!
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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!
Love these alternative options! Thanks for the feedback. Delicious!!!
-Chana Tzirel from Kosher.com
Can I bake this?
How long?
What temperature? (in celsius) pls
Esty says, “You can certainly bake them but they’ll lack that signature grill flavor everyone loves. Bake uncovered at 400°F(200°C) for about 20 minutes on a rack so they don’t get soggy. Enjoy!”
taste amazing
Grill pan I wanted to know what brand grill pan was used in video? I am trying to find one and am having a hard time. If you could please send me the info I would appreciate it.
frozen cubes? Can I use the frozen parsley and cilantro cubes? and how many?
Each cube is approx. 1 tsp – since the recipe requires 1/3rd bunch – it’s definitely better to use fresh but I would start with 4-5 cubes and add as necessary…
Frozen herbs Can I use frozen cilantro and parsley? If yes, how many cubes?
Each cube is approx. 1 tsp – since the recipe requires 1/3rd bunch – it’s definitely better to use fresh but I would start with 4-5 cubes and add as necessary…
Made it today and it was so delicious.
I did shallots instead of onions and it was so tasty. Definitely a winner. Only thing I would change is the cook time, it needs a bit longer than the recipe suggests
flavor was great but the meat was a bit raw in the middle despite being on the grill for super long.
Simple and delicious!
thank you so much for this recipe!!!!!!!!!
it is delicious and so easy to make!!!!
you are the best Esty!!!!!!!!
so easy and so delicious!
I wanted to know what brand grill pan was used in the video? Was it pre seasoned? I am trying to find one and having a hard time.
6 days a week we wait for shabbos a gift from hashem and we love you we can’t wait to make this yummy yogourt
I times this by like 10 and made it for the boys in the yeshiva where I cook and oh my gosh they loved it most of them came back for 3.
Loved it!!!!! I have put instead of the herbs 1 tbs of ketchup, mustard and honey (as per previous review) and it came out delicious!! easiest supper with a fresh salad!
sooooooooooooo cute!!!!! yum, yum, yum, yum, did i forget to say yum??!! oh ya, yum!!! Esty, this recipe changed my arayes life forever!!!
so easy! I did not follow the recipe cuz we arent the cilantro type… but the concept was a hit! i did some sauteed onions, ketchup, honey, and mustard… was delish and quick n easy