Araya Pinwheels by @feelgoodfoodie

46 min
Medium

4 servings

4

Wooden Skewers

🥩

450 g

Ground Beef

🧅

80 g

Yellow Onion

🌿

8 g

Parsley

🍅

30 ml

Tomato Paste

🧂

15 ml

Kafta Spice Blend

🧂

3.8 ml

Salt

🌶️

2.5 ml

Black Pepper

🫓

4 large 25-cm pitas

Pita Bread

🥣

120 ml

Yogurt Sauce

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/14

    Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Place 4 wooden skewers in a shallow dish, cover them with water, and soak until needed.

    🍢wooden skewers
    🥣shallow dish

  2. Step 2/14

    Add 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup yellow onion, 2 tablespoons parsley, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, and 1 tablespoon kafta spice blend to a large mixing bowl.

    85% lean ground beef
    yellow onion
    parsley
    tomato paste
    kafta spice blend
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/14

    Season the beef mixture with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly combined.

    salt
    black pepper
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/14

    Lay 4 thin pita breads on a clean cutting board. Divide the beef mixture evenly among the pitas, using about 3/4 cup filling per pita.

    thin pita bread
    85% lean ground beef
    🪵cutting board
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄spatula

  5. Step 5/14

    Spread the beef mixture into a very thin, even layer over each pita. Extend the filling all the way to the edges.

    thin pita bread
    85% lean ground beef
    🪵cutting board
    🥄spatula

  6. Step 6/14

    Roll each filled pita tightly into a compact log. Press gently while rolling to secure the filling.

    thin pita bread
    85% lean ground beef
    🪵cutting board

  7. Step 7/14

    Chill the pita logs in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. This firms the filling and makes the rolls easier to slice.

    thin pita bread
    85% lean ground beef

  8. Step 8/14

    Slice each chilled pita log into 1-inch-thick pinwheels. Keep the thin end pieces separate for cooking.

    thin pita bread
    85% lean ground beef
    🪵cutting board
    🔪chef's knife

  9. Step 9/14

    Thread 4 to 5 pinwheels onto each soaked wooden skewer. Position the cut sides facing outward and press the pieces together.

    thin pita bread
    85% lean ground beef
    🍢wooden skewers

  10. Step 10/14

    Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Rest the skewers across the baking sheet edges so the pinwheels do not sit flat on the pan.

    cooking spray
    🍢wooden skewers

  11. Step 11/14

    Bake the skewered pinwheels cut-side down at 475°F (245°C) for about 6 minutes. Flip the skewers carefully.

    thin pita bread
    85% lean ground beef
    🍢wooden skewers
    🥄spatula

  12. Step 12/14

    Bake for about 4 more minutes until the pita starts to crisp. Increase the oven setting to broil.

    thin pita bread
    85% lean ground beef
    🍢wooden skewers

  13. Step 13/14

    Broil the pinwheels for 2 to 4 minutes until browned and crisp in spots. Turn the skewers once halfway through broiling.

    thin pita bread
    85% lean ground beef
    🍢wooden skewers
    🥄spatula

  14. Step 14/14

    Transfer the hot pinwheels to a serving platter. Serve with yogurt sauce on the side.

    yogurt sauce
    🍽️serving platter
    🥄spatula

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Herbs, Condiments, Spices, Seasonings, Dairy, Sauces

Ingredients

Wooden skewers, Ground beef, Yellow onion, Parsley, Tomato paste, Kafta spice blend, Salt, Black pepper, Pita bread, Yogurt sauce

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High protein

Calories

405 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 23g, Carbohydrates: 31g, Fat: 21g, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 3.5mg, Calcium: 105mg, Potassium: 400mg, Sodium: 700mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B12: 1.3mcg, Vitamin C: 3mg, Vitamin K: 20mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

16 minutes

Overall

46 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

14 steps

Equipments

Utensils

wooden skewers, shallow dish, large mixing bowl, measuring cups, measuring spoons, cutting board, chef's knife, spatula, serving platter

Appliances

oven, refrigerator

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Appetizer, Snack

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Party, Game Day, Family Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@feelgoodfoodie

Origin

Cuisine

Middle Eastern, Levantine, Lebanese

Geographic

Lebanon, Middle East

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Crunchy, Juicy, Tender

Flavors

Savory, Meaty, Herby, Spiced, Tangy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool completely before refrigerating,Reheat until the beef reaches 165°F (74°C)), freezer : 2 months (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Separate layers with parchment paper,Reheat from thawed until hot and crisp)