Middle Eastern Meat-Stuffed Pita

Homemade Arayes Recipe

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Main Ingredients

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Combine

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Divide

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Press

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Cook

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Repeat

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Serve

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Middle Eastern Meat-Stuffed Pita

Middle Eastern Meat-Stuffed Pita

Homemade Arayes Recipe

Main Ingredients

pitas lean ground beef yellow onion garlic cloves garlic powder onion powder salt & pepper minced mint chili flakes

Combine

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Divide

Press

Cook

Repeat

Serve

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