This Lebanese Arayes recipe is a quick and delicious dish made with spiced ground beef stuffed into pita bread, then grilled to crispy perfection. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing appetizer!
I’ve been seeing this authentic Lebanese Arayes recipe all over for a while, and I finally decided to give it a go. Let me tell you—these meat-stuffed pitas taste just as amazing as they look! Crispy on the outside, juicy and flavorful on the inside, and the best part? They’re so easy and quick to make. If you’re after a delicious weeknight dinner or an impressive appetizer that doesn’t require tons of effort, this ground beef and pita bread recipe is a must-try.
Arayes are a traditional Middle Eastern dish made by stuffing Lebanese pita bread with seasoned ground meat—usually beef or lamb—then grilling or baking until golden and crispy. The result is a perfect balance of crunch and savory goodness in every bite.
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Meat Stuffed Pita Recipe
Ingredients Needed To Make Arayes
- Grated white onion
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Garlic cloves
- Ground beef
- Paprika
- Ground cumin
- Mixed spice
- Ground coriander
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- Pita bread (cut in halves or quarters)
- Butter (for brushing the pita)
How To Make Lebanese Arayes
- Grate the onion and squeeze out as much liquid as possible using a sieve—this helps prevent the pita bread from getting soggy.
- Finely mince the garlic and chop the parsley, then the onion, garlic, and parsley to the ground beef along with all the spices. Mix everything together thoroughly until well combined.
- Cut each pita bread in half (or quarters depending on how big your pitas are) and gently open them to create pockets.
- Stuff each pocket with the spiced meat mixture—around a heaping spoonful per half. You want just the right amount of filling: not too thick so it cooks evenly, but enough to make it satisfyingly meaty.
- Preheat a pan over medium heat. Lightly brush both sides of the stuffed pita with olive oil or melted butter, then place them in the pan. Cook for about 2–4 minutes on each side in medium low heat, until the bread is golden and crispy. For extra flavor and to ensure the meat is cooked through, quickly sear the open side (where the meat is visible) for another minute or so.
- Enjoy!
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Lebanese Arayes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 small grated onion
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 2 garlic cloves
- 600-800 g beef mince
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp mixed spice
- ¼ tsp coriander
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 – 1 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- Pita bread cut in half
- Butter for brushing on the pita
Instructions
- Grate the onion and squeeze out as much liquid as possible using a sieve—this helps prevent the pita bread from getting soggy.
- Finely mince the garlic and chop the parsley, then the onion, garlic and parsley to the ground beef along with all the spices. Mix everything together thoroughly until well combined.
- Cut each pita bread in half (or quarters depending on how big your pitas are) and gently open them to create pockets.
- Stuff each pocket with the spiced meat mixture—around a heaping spoonful per half. You want just the right amount of filling: not too thick so it cooks evenly, but enough to make it satisfyingly meaty.
- Preheat a pan over medium heat. Lightly brush both sides of the stuffed pita with olive oil or melted butter, then place them in the pan. Cook for about 2–4 minutes on each side in medium low heat, until the bread is golden and crispy. For extra flavor and to ensure the meat is cooked through, quickly sear the open side (where the meat is visible) for another minute or so.
- Enjoy!
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