4 ingredient Traditional Arayes

Name: 4 ingredient Traditional Arayes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 6 loaves pocket pita bread; 1 lb extra lean ground beef; 1 tbsp Arabic 7 spice (or ground allspice); 1 tomato, diced finely; Salt and pepper to taste; Oil for brushing

5 steps

Prep:10minCook:5min

I’m sure you’ve seen the “kofta” version of Arayes which includes parsley and onion finely minced. While I’ve shared my version of this and it is still a fav, I wanted to show you the traditional version which is much more simpler and needs only 4 main ingredients - pita bread, good quality ground beef, tomato, and 7 spice. These are so good, crunchy, and juicy. Also it wouldn’t be wrong to add some cheese inside 🫣 They make for a quick lunch or dinner.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:36:09 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories430.8 kcal (22%)

Total Fat10.3 g (15%)

Carbs49.7 g (19%)

Sugars0.8 g (1%)

Protein32.5 g (65%)

Sodium1006.4 mg (50%)

Fiber2.3 g (8%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

6 loavespita bread

pocket

1 lbextra lean ground beef

1 TbspArabic 7 spice

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat panini press or skillet on the stove on medium high heat.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl knead ground beef with 7 spice, diced tomato, salt and pepper.

Step 3

Stuff the pita bread with the ground beef mixture in an even layer, I usually go for a thin to medium thickness.

Step 4

Lightly brush the outsides of the bread with oil and grill the pita for about 4 minutes in a panini press. On the stove top, cook on each side for about 2 minutes.

Step 5

Serve with yogurt, fries, and salad for a full meal.