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stuffed pitas

These crispy arayes are stuffed with seasoned ground meat and feta for a delicious and simple dinner option!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0.33 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbs fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp coriander
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp dried mint
  • 0.125 tsp ground cloves
  • black pepper to taste
  • 4 pita breads about 6 inch diameter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. To a large bowl, add the ground beef, crumbled feta, garlic, olive oil, all the spices and parsley and mix together with your hands until combined. Form 8 equal half moon shaped thin 'patties'. Cut the pitas in half, fill with the meat patties and spread out evenly.
  2. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add in a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the arayes for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the meat is cooked through. Don't forget to sear the open meat side too! Make sure to keep the heat on medium or medium low.

Notes

Serve with optional dip: lazy tzatziki and lemon wedges.