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Beef Arayes (Crispy Stuffed Pita)

Beef Arayes are crispy, golden pita pockets stuffed with a bold, spiced ground beef mixture made with grated onion, cilantro, garlic, ginger, and warm spices like cumin, allspice, and cinnamon. They’re seared meat-side down for a deep crust, toasted until the pita is crunchy, then finished in the oven so the inside stays juicy—perfect with tahini, garlic sauce, and pickles.

Prep

30m

Cook

30m

Total

1h

Ingredients

Method

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Step 1

Grate the onion using the small side of a grater. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible (use your hands or a cheesecloth).

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6

M

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Beef Filling

2

lb

Ground beef

1

Onion, grated (juice squeezed out)

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Notes

Removing the onion juice keeps the meat mix from getting too wet, so it stuffs easier and stays together. | Mixing until tacky helps it bind and stick to the pita instead of crumbling. | Don’t overstuff to the point it can’t close—aim for an even layer that reaches the edges. | Press lightly with a spatula to get full contact with the pan for better browning. | If you want a safer endpoint for ground beef, many people cook to 160°F. If you’re pulling at 150°F, it will continue to rise slightly as it rests—use your judgment and a thermometer. | Let the stuffed pitas rest 10–15 min in the fridge before cooking. Helps the meat “set” and stick to the pita so it doesn’t slide out. | Oil the OUTSIDE of the pita lightly (brush or rub) before searing. You’ll get that shatter-crisp crust and even browning.

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Beef Arayes (Crispy Stuffed Pita)

Beef Arayes are crispy, golden pita pockets stuffed with a bold, spiced ground beef mixture made with grated onion, cilantro, garlic, ginger, and warm spices like cumin, allspice, and cinnamon. They’re seared meat-side down for a deep crust, toasted until the pita is crunchy, then finished in the oven so the inside stays juicy—perfect with tahini, garlic sauce, and pickles.

Prep

30m

Cook

30m

Total

1h

Ingredients

Method

Turn cooking mode on

Step 1

Grate the onion using the small side of a grater. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible (use your hands or a cheesecloth).

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6

M

I

Beef Filling

2

lb

Ground beef

1

Onion, grated (juice squeezed out)

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Notes

Removing the onion juice keeps the meat mix from getting too wet, so it stuffs easier and stays together. | Mixing until tacky helps it bind and stick to the pita instead of crumbling. | Don’t overstuff to the point it can’t close—aim for an even layer that reaches the edges. | Press lightly with a spatula to get full contact with the pan for better browning. | If you want a safer endpoint for ground beef, many people cook to 160°F. If you’re pulling at 150°F, it will continue to rise slightly as it rests—use your judgment and a thermometer. | Let the stuffed pitas rest 10–15 min in the fridge before cooking. Helps the meat “set” and stick to the pita so it doesn’t slide out. | Oil the OUTSIDE of the pita lightly (brush or rub) before searing. You’ll get that shatter-crisp crust and even browning.

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