Dinner
Crispy Arayas with Spiced Meat Filling
Crispy Arayas with Spiced Meat Filling are a Middle Eastern delight, boasting juicy beef and aromatic spices in every bite. The combination of 7 spice, jalapeno, and pine nuts makes these arayas better than anything you'll find dining out. It's the perfect way to enjoy a warm, savory meal that's both crunchy and satisfying.
Dinner
Crispy Arayas with Spiced Meat Filling
Crispy Arayas with Spiced Meat Filling are a Middle Eastern delight, boasting juicy beef and aromatic spices in every bite. The combination of 7 spice, jalapeno, and pine nuts makes these arayas better than anything you'll find dining out. It's the perfect way to enjoy a warm, savory meal that's both crunchy and satisfying.
The Recipe
Ingredients
Filling
- 80-20 ground beef
- Diced jalapeno
- Grated onion
- Chopped parsley
- Pine nuts
- 7 spice
- Black pepper
- Allspice
- Salt
Arayas
- Pita bread
- Cooking oil
Serving
- Plain yogurt
Instructions
- 1
Mix the ground beef with diced jalapeno, grated onion, chopped parsley, pine nuts, and season with 7 spice, black pepper, allspice, and salt.
- 2
Cut the pita bread into 4 equal parts and carefully pry each quarter open.
- 3
Stuff each pita quarter with an even layer of the meat filling, ensuring it's not too thin or too thick.
- 4
Close each stuffed pita and set aside.
- 5
Lightly grease the bottom of a pan and let it get hot.
- 6
Add the arayas to the pan and cook on all sides until the pita is crispy and the meat is cooked through.
- 7
Alternatively, air fry the arayas by spraying with cooking oil and flipping once halfway through.
- 8
Serve the crispy arayas with plain yogurt and enjoy!
The Recipe
Instructions
- 1
Mix the ground beef with diced jalapeno, grated onion, chopped parsley, pine nuts, and season with 7 spice, black pepper, allspice, and salt.
- 2
Cut the pita bread into 4 equal parts and carefully pry each quarter open.
- 3
Stuff each pita quarter with an even layer of the meat filling, ensuring it's not too thin or too thick.
- 4
Close each stuffed pita and set aside.
- 5
Lightly grease the bottom of a pan and let it get hot.
- 6
Add the arayas to the pan and cook on all sides until the pita is crispy and the meat is cooked through.
- 7
Alternatively, air fry the arayas by spraying with cooking oil and flipping once halfway through.
- 8
Serve the crispy arayas with plain yogurt and enjoy!