Arayes Beef Stuffed Pita

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 438kcal

Ingredients

Cucumber Water

  • 24 oz Water
  • 8 Slices Cucumber
  • Ice cubes

Arayes

  • ¼ cup Onion finely grated
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 8 oz Ground beef
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 TBSP Fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil plus more for brushing
  • 1 Pita bread with pocket halved

Sauce

  • ½ cup Yogurt
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Fresh dill

For Serving

  • 1 medium Apple cored and sliced
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Instructions

  • Prep the 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 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 to ensure even cooking.
  • Lightly brush the outsides of the stuffed pita halves with olive oil.
  • Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
  • Cook on both sides in the pan until the bread is crisp and the beef reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Slice in half
  • Combine the ingredients for the sauce. Blend until smooth.
  • Serve the arayes with sauce, apple slices and cucumber water.

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 855mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 3mg

Arayes Beef Stuffed Pita

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 438 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Cucumber Water

  • 24 oz Water
  • 8 Slices Cucumber
  • Ice cubes

Arayes

  • ¼ cup Onion finely grated
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 8 oz Ground beef
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 TBSP Fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil plus more for brushing
  • 1 Pita bread with pocket halved

Sauce

  • ½ cup Yogurt
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Fresh dill

For Serving

  • 1 medium Apple cored and sliced

Instructions
 

  • Prep the 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 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 to ensure even cooking.
  • Lightly brush the outsides of the stuffed pita halves with olive oil.
  • Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
  • Cook on both sides in the pan until the bread is crisp and the beef reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Slice in half
  • Combine the ingredients for the sauce. Blend until smooth.
  • Serve the arayes with sauce, apple slices and cucumber water.

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 25gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 855mgPotassium: 541mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 101IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 148mgIron: 3mg
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