Arayes Beef Stuffed Pita

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 609kcal

Ingredients

Cucumber Water

  • 24 oz Water
  • 8 slices Cucumber
  • Ice cubes

Arayes

  • ¼ cup Onion finely grated
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 12 oz Ground beef
  • ¼ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Allspice
  • Black pepper
  • Salt
  • 1 TBSP Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil plus more for brushing
  • 1 Pita bread with pocket halved

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup Yogurt
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Fresh dill

For Serving

  • 1 Apple cored and sliced
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Instructions

  • Prepare all ingredients as listed above.
  • For the cucumber water: Place cucumber slices in a pitcher with water and let infuse in the refrigerator. Serve over ice if desired.
  • In a medium bowl, combine grated onion, minced garlic, ground beef, cinnamon, allspice, black pepper, salt, parsley, and olive oil. Mix well by hand or with a spoon until fully combined.
  • Carefully open each pita half to create a pocket without tearing. Stuff each pita half with the beef mixture, spreading it evenly inside and flattening slightly for even cooking.
  • Lightly brush the outsides of the stuffed pita halves with olive oil.
  • Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
  • Cook the stuffed pita halves on both sides until the bread is crisp and the beef reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Slice each in half before serving.
  • In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, and dill.
  • Serve the arayes with sauce, apple slices, and cucumber water.

Nutrition

Calories: 609kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 729mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 4mg

Arayes Beef Stuffed Pita

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 609 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Cucumber Water

  • 24 oz Water
  • 8 slices Cucumber
  • Ice cubes

Arayes

  • ¼ cup Onion finely grated
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 12 oz Ground beef
  • ¼ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Allspice
  • Black pepper
  • Salt
  • 1 TBSP Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil plus more for brushing
  • 1 Pita bread with pocket halved

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup Yogurt
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Fresh dill

For Serving

  • 1 Apple cored and sliced

Instructions
 

  • Prepare all ingredients as listed above.
  • For the cucumber water: Place cucumber slices in a pitcher with water and let infuse in the refrigerator. Serve over ice if desired.
  • In a medium bowl, combine grated onion, minced garlic, ground beef, cinnamon, allspice, black pepper, salt, parsley, and olive oil. Mix well by hand or with a spoon until fully combined.
  • Carefully open each pita half to create a pocket without tearing. Stuff each pita half with the beef mixture, spreading it evenly inside and flattening slightly for even cooking.
  • Lightly brush the outsides of the stuffed pita halves with olive oil.
  • Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
  • Cook the stuffed pita halves on both sides until the bread is crisp and the beef reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Slice each in half before serving.
  • In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, and dill.
  • Serve the arayes with sauce, apple slices, and cucumber water.

Nutrition

Calories: 609kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 34gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 299mgPotassium: 729mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 275IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 4mg
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