Easy Weeknight Beef Arayes
Crispy pita, juicy spiced beef, and a bright herby yogurt for dipping—these Beef Arayes are simple, bold, and completely addictive.
Equipment
- food processor
- Large mixing bowl
- Large skillet
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20
- 1 bunch cilantro divided
- 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley divided
- 1/2 large yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes or chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 pita pockets cut in half
Herby Yogurt
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Remaining cilantro
- Remaining flat-leaf parsley
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Add the onion, half of the cilantro, half of the parsley, and garlic to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the ground beef, Aleppo pepper, salt, dill, and coriander. Mix with your hands until fully incorporated and cohesive.
- Divide the beef mixture into four equal portions.
- Cut each pita half open and stuff with one portion of the meat mixture, pressing firmly so the meat fills the pocket evenly. Slice each stuffed pita in half again to form eight triangular pockets.
- Heat one tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet and sear each arayes on both meat sides until lightly browned.
- Transfer to a lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
- For the herby yogurt, blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Season to taste and serve alongside the hot arayes.