Crispy Beef Arayes

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• 500 g ground beef — (15–20% fat for the juiciest result)

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• 1 medium onion — finely grated

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• 0.5 red bell pepper — finely grated

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• 1 handful fresh parsley — finely chopped

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• 3 garlic cloves — minced

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• 2 tsp 7-spice (baharat)

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• 1 tsp paprika

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• 0.5 tsp cumin

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• 1.5 tsp salt — (or to taste)

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• 0.5 tsp black pepper

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• 1 tbsp sour cream — (optional, but makes it more juicy)

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• 3 Pita bread

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• 1 melted butter — for brushing

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• 1 olive oil

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• 200 g sour cream or greek yogurt — (for dip)

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• 1 garlic clove — grated

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• 0.5 lemon — juice

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• salt and black pepper — to taste

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Step by step

1. 1

   Mix filling: In a bowl, combine ground beef, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, parsley, 7-spice, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, olive oil, and sour cream. Mix until fully combined.

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   Prepare bread: Slice flatbreads or pitas in half. Warm them up before to make them easier to handle.

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   Fill: Spread the meat mixture evenly inside each piece and press it firmly all the way to the edges.

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   Brush both sides with melted butter or olive oil.

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   Grill: Cook on a grill or a grill pan over high-medium heat for 5– 7 minutes per side, pressing occasionally, until golden and crispy.

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   Optional: Transfer to oven at 220°C / 425°F for 5– 8 minutes to ensure they’re fully cooked and stay hot.

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   Make dip: Mix sour cream/yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, salt & pepper. Serve with garlic dip, fresh herbs & lemon.