These meat-filled pita breads are a delicious Middle Eastern dessert that combines comfort and flavor. Imagine a warm, crispy pita bread filled with a delicious blend of spicy ground meat, spices, and herbs. It’s then grilled until the outside is golden brown and crispy, while the inside remains juicy and delicious. They’re super easy to make and perfect for a quick snack or comfort meal. Whether you dip them in tahini, sour cream, or enjoy them as is, arayet is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

HOW TO MAKE THESE MINCE-FILLED PITAS

To make these meat-filled rolls, follow these simple steps:

1. Make the filling: In a bowl, mix together your favorite meat (such as ground beef). season with salt and pepper. You can also add a little olive oil to keep the filling moist.
2. Fill the pitas: Cut the pita bread in half or quarters, depending on its size. Carefully open each pita pocket and fill with a generous amount of the meat mixture. Press the filling down to ensure it is evenly distributed.
3. Oil Brush: Lightly brush the outside of each pita filled with olive oil or melted butter. This helps them crisp up during cooking.
4. Cooking the Arayes: There are a few ways to cook your rays to get that perfect crispy texture:

• • Grilling: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the filled pitas on the grill and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is crispy and the meat is cooked through.
  • Frying in a Pan: Heat a pan over medium heat. Place the stuffed pitas in the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until golden brown and crispy.
  • Baking: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the stuffed pitas on a baking sheet and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning halfway through, until the meat is crispy and cooked through.

MEAT STUFFED PITA BREAD (ARAYES)

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These meat-filled pita breads are a delicious Middle Eastern dessert that combines comfort and flavor. Imagine a warm, crispy pita bread filled with a delicious blend of spicy ground meat, spices, and herbs.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, snacks

Cuisine middle eastern

Ingredients

  

• 500 g minced meat
• 1 tbsp dried parsley
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp spicy paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2-3 pita bread halved
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Pomegranate Molasses for topping
• Chopped parsley for topping

Instructions

 

• Mix the minced meat, all spices and set aside.
• Cut the pita in half and fill each half with the seasoned meat, spreading it evenly to your preferred thickness.
• Brush all sides of the filled pita with oil.
• Preheat a pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook the Arayes on each side (top, bottom, and the open end) for 2-3 minutes until they turn a deep golden brown.
• Slice in half and serve hot!

Keyword appetizers, MINCED MEAT, pita bread, snacks

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