Arayes Stuffed Pita Bread

Prep Steps

• 5 cloves garlic {do:mince}
• 1 small onion {do:dice}
• 6 pita breads in half {do:cut}

Make the Filling

In a bowl, mix together...

• 1 1/4 lbs ground beef
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 tbsp dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp kosher salt{tip:We test with Morton kosher salt. Using table salt? Use about 3/4 as much. Diamond Crystal? Use about 1 1/2 times as much.}
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 2 tbsp molasses
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Stuff the Pitas

Stuff each half with about 2 oz of the filling, pressing it into an even layer...

• 6 pita breads, cut in half

Fry

In a frying pan over medium-high heat, heat...

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Fry the stuffed pitas until crisp and the meat is cooked through, 3–4 minutes per side. Serve hot.