Crispy Beef Arayes
Spiced ground beef stuffed inside pita bread and pan-fried until golden and crispy. A Lebanese street-food classic that's crispy outside, juicy inside—ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef
- 4 count pita bread (pocket pitas)
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp sumac or lemon juice
- ½ tsp ground cumin
Instructions
- 1
Mix ground beef, diced onion, parsley, sumac, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl until just combined.
- 2
Gently open each pita along the edge to create a pocket; stuff each with 2 tbsp beef mixture.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~60 seconds.
- 4
Pan-fry arayes 2-3 minutes per side without moving them until edges turn golden brown and crispy.
- 5
Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels; let cool 1 minute to set the crust.
- 6
Serve hot with lemon wedges, tomatoes, and tahini sauce on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- spatula
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