High Protein Crispy Beef Arayes
- 25 min
- Serves 5
- 16 ingredients
15 minutes to prep, 10 to cook. These high‑protein beef arayes are a satisfying, protein‑packed meal. Spiced ground beef is stuffed into crisped pita pockets and served with a tangy garlic‑white sauce that adds a bright, creamy finish.
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Method
High Protein Crispy Beef Arayes
Gather all ingredients and equipment: a large mixing bowl, a skillet or griddle pan, a spatula, and a whisk for the sauce.
In the large bowl, combine the lean ground beef, finely diced onion, minced garlic, fresh chopped coriander, finely chopped green chillies, smoked paprika, black pepper, cayenne, and 2 tsp salt.
Mix the meat mixture thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until the spices are evenly distributed.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The spices are distributed throughout the beef without compressing it too much.
Divide the mixture into five equal portions, weighing approximately 160 g each, and set aside.
Take each sliced pita bread and open it gently to form a pocket; spoon one portion of the seasoned beef into each pocket, pressing lightly to pack the filling.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The filling is packed inside each pita pocket.
Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat (about 350°F/350°F) and lightly coat the surface with cooking spray or a drizzle of avocado oil.
Place the stuffed pitas in the hot pan, ensuring they lie flat; cook for 2–3 minutes on the first side until the pita is golden and crisp.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The first side develops a crisp, golden surface.
Flip the arayes and cook another 2–3 minutes, or until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (160°F) and the exterior is nicely browned.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The second side browns as the filling cooks through.
Garlic White Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the Greek yoghurt, light mayo, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.
Whisk until the sauce is smooth and creamy; adjust seasoning if needed.
Cover and refrigerate the sauce while the arayes are being prepared, allowing flavors to meld.
High Protein Crispy Beef Arayes
While the arayes finish cooking, whisk the prepared garlic white sauce until smooth; keep it refrigerated until serving.
Transfer the crispy beef arayes to a serving platter, drizzle or dollop the garlic white sauce over each, and serve immediately while hot.
Tips while you cook
- Portion the meat evenly
- Divide the seasoned beef into five equal 160 g portions before stuffing the pitas.
- Pre‑heat the pan and coat lightly
- Preheat the skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray before adding the stuffed pitas.
- Cook each side 2–3 minutes
- Cook the arayes 2–3 minutes per side until the pita is golden and the meat reaches 71 °C (160 °F).
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Arayes, 4 ways
Four creators posted their own. Most use onion and garlic cloves.
- Panacea Palm25 min16 ingr.Only this one uses coriander, green chillies and smoked paprika
- Michael Duarte30 min19 ingr.Only this one uses jalapenos, ground cumin and sumac
- letskwoowk15 min6 ingr.Only this one uses bread and beef
- Ben50 min4 ingr.Only this one uses lentils, olive oil and tahini
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