Lebanese Meat Stuffed Pitas (Arayes) by @raziyyz

18 min

2 servings

🥩

250 g

Lean ground beef

🧅

120 ml

Onions

🌿

60 ml

Parsley

🧄

3 tsp

Garlic

🧂

0.75 tsp

Salt

⚫

0.75 tsp

Black pepper

🌶️

0.5 tsp

Paprika

🫙

0.5 tsp

Cumin

🌿

0.5 tsp

Coriander

🌶️

0.5 tsp

Chili flakes

🍋

1

Lemon zest

🥙

2

Pitas

🫒

1 tsp

Olive oil

🥣

240 ml

Greek yogurt

🍋

1

Lemon

  1. Mix
    • Lean ground beef
    • Onions
    • Parsley

    Mix the lean ground beef, onions, parsley, garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, coriander, chili flakes, and optional lemon zest.

  2. Slice
    • Pitas

    Slice each pita in half.

  3. Stuff
    • Pitas
    • Lean ground beef

    Stuff the pita pockets with a thin layer of the beef mixture.

  4. Cook
    • Olive oil
    • Pitas

    Cook the stuffed pitas in a medium-heat pan with olive oil for about 3 minutes per side.

  5. Squeeze
    • Lemon
    • Greek yogurt

    Squeeze the lemon for the Greek yogurt dip.

  6. Mince
    • Garlic
    • Greek yogurt

    Mince the garlic for the Greek yogurt dip.

  7. Season
    • Greek yogurt
    • Salt

    Season the Greek yogurt dip with salt and black pepper.

Lebanese Meat Stuffed Pitas (Arayes) by @raziyyz

18 min

2 servings

🥩

250 g

Lean ground beef

🧅

120 ml

Onions

🌿

60 ml

Parsley

🧄

3 tsp

Garlic

🧂

0.75 tsp

Salt

⚫

0.75 tsp

Black pepper

🌶️

0.5 tsp

Paprika

🫙

0.5 tsp

Cumin

🌿

0.5 tsp

Coriander

🌶️

0.5 tsp

Chili flakes

🍋

1

Lemon zest

🥙

2

Pitas

🫒

1 tsp

Olive oil

🥣

240 ml

Greek yogurt

🍋

1

Lemon

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/7

    Mix the lean ground beef, onions, parsley, garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, coriander, chili flakes, and optional lemon zest.

    🥩Lean ground beef
    🧅Onions
    🌿Parsley
    🧄Garlic
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Black pepper
    🌶️Paprika
    🫙Cumin
    🌿Coriander
    🌶️Chili flakes
    🍋Lemon zest
    🥣Mixing bowl

  2. Step 2/7

    Slice each pita in half.

    🥙Pitas
    🔪Knife
    🪵Cutting board

  3. Step 3/7

    Stuff the pita pockets with a thin layer of the beef mixture.

    🥙Pitas
    🥩Lean ground beef
    🥄Spatula

  4. Step 4/7

    Cook the stuffed pitas in a medium-heat pan with olive oil for about 3 minutes per side.

    🫒Olive oil
    🥙Pitas
    🥄Spatula

  5. Step 5/7

    Squeeze the lemon for the Greek yogurt dip.

    🍋Lemon
    🍎Citrus squeezer

  6. Step 6/7

    Mince the garlic for the Greek yogurt dip.

    🧄Garlic
    🔪Knife
    🪵Cutting board

  7. Step 7/7

    Season the Greek yogurt dip with salt and black pepper.

    🥣Greek yogurt
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Black pepper
    🥣Mixing bowl

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Vegetables, Herbs, Spices, Fruits, Grains, Bakery, Oils, Dairy

Ingredients

Lean ground beef, Onions, Parsley, Garlic, Salt, Black pepper, Paprika, Cumin, Coriander, Chili flakes, Lemon zest, Pitas, Olive oil, Greek yogurt, Lemon

Notes

Lean ground beef (93% lean), Onions (finely chopped), Parsley (chopped), Garlic (minced, for the beef filling), Salt (for the beef filling), Black pepper (for the beef filling), Paprika (for the beef filling), Cumin (for the beef filling), Coriander (for the beef filling), Chili flakes (for the beef filling), Lemon zest (optional), Pitas (cut in half), Olive oil (for cooking), Greek yogurt (for the dip)

Allergens

Gluten, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Calorie, soy-free, Sugar-Free

Calories

170 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 19.5g, Carbohydrates: 15g, Fat: 3.5g, Fiber: 1.2g, Sugars: 2.5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Zinc: 3.5mg, Iron: 2.2mg, Potassium: 350mg, Calcium: 110mg, Sodium: 480mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B12: 1.8µg, Vitamin B6: 0.4mg, Vitamin C: 6mg, Vitamin A: 60µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

12 minutes

Cooking

6 minutes

Overall

18 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

7 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Mixing bowl, Knife, Cutting board, Citrus squeezer, Spatula

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Everyday Meal, Post-workout Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@raziyyz

Origin

Cuisine

Lebanese, Middle Eastern

Geographic

Lebanon, Middle East

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Juicy, Tender

Flavors

Garlicky, Spiced, Savory, Herby, Tangy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

fridge : 2 days (store cooked arayes in an airtight container,reheat in a pan before serving for best texture), fridge : 2 days (store the yogurt dip separately in an airtight container), freezer : 1 month (freeze the uncooked stuffed pitas flat between layers of parchment paper,cook directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes per side)