Arayes with Cheese (Meat Stuffed Pitas)

Name: Arayes with Cheese (Meat Stuffed Pitas)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek, European
Ingredients: 1 yellow onion (quartered); 1 cup parsley (stems and leaves); 3 garlic cloves (peeled); 1 small tomato (optional, quartered); 1 pound ground beef and/or ground lamb; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 tablespoon hot pepper paste; 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses; 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided); 1 teaspoon Lebanese 7 spice; 1 teaspoon aleppo pepper (plus more to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 6 ounces mozarella cheese (shredded); 6 pita bread (cut in half)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

These crispy arayes with cheese are the easiest weeknight dinner. A flavorful ground meat mixture is stuffed into pita bread with cheese then grilled to crispy, juicy perfection. Pair it with a good sauce for dipping and you'll have a quick and delicious meal that everyone will love.

Updated at: Fri, 28 Feb 2025 08:31:52 GMT