Pita bread is one of my absolute favorite breads. Add to it a perfectly seasoned meat, some tangy molasses, and you have the most amazing lunch or dinner.The best part? It takes under an hour to make, and you can prep the day ahead. That’s what I call the best dinner. I’m not sure when this actually became a thing, all I remember is that one summer in Jordan my aunt invited us to dinner and she made these. Guys. These are so good, and oh my god so easy to make!
PrintMeat Stuffed Pita – Arayes
Perfectly seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, and pomegranate molasses stuffed into pillowy pita and baked to a crisp.
- Prep Time: 30 Minutes
- Cook Time: 10 Minutes
- Total Time: 40 Minutes
- Yield: 15 Pieces 1x
- Category: Dinner
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs 80/20 Ground Beef
4 Large Tomatoes
2 Onions
6 Cloves Garlic
1 Jalapeno Pepper
1 15 oz Can Tomato Sauce
2 TBSP Pomegranate Molasses
3/4 cup Olive Oil
15 Pieces Pita Bread
Salt
Pepper
Instructions
Start by chopping the onions into small pieces. Cut the tomatoes in half and mince the garlic. Chop jalapeno to your taste.
In a food processor, begin by pulsing the onions and garlic till finely minced but not watery. It will get bitter if you over grind it. Add the tomatoes and pepper.
Add the meat and pulse it a few times to mix it. Add the tomato sauce, half the molasses, and a 1/4 cup olive oil. Mix again.
Take it out of the food processor and put it into a colander over a bowl to strain the excess liquid. Leave it for about ten minutes. You don’t want it to get dry. You wanna remove it once it’s barely dripping liquid.
Now add another 2 tbsp olive oil, and the rest of the molasses. You also wanna season it with salt and pepper. I put 1 tbsp salt and 1/2 tbsp pepper.
Prepare the pita bread by slicing it in half and spreading 1/2 tbsp of olive oil on the inside. Take 1/4 cup of the meat mixture and flatten into the middle of the bread. Coat it with more olive oil and set aside.
Bake at 450 for 12-18 minutes, flipping halfway through so they crisp on both sides.
Serve with yogurt.
Keywords: pita bread, ground beef, molasses, easy dinner, quick dinner, weeknight meal, 30 minute dinner, stuffed pita
Sarah Nemo
I am constantly on the lookout for things that the entire family will love. This recipe was devoured. If you are looking for a quick side for soup/salad, these are great!
★★★★★
Nur Ashour
Thank you so much!
Rawan Ghannam
Loved this recipe! I have tried to use my mom’s recipe so many times and she just over complicates it. But this is super easy to make and tastes so good!
★★★★★
Nur Ashour
YES! That’s always the goal! Sahtain!
Amani
This was a hit at our place tonight for iftar!
★★★★★
Nur Ashour
So glad you loved it so much!
Eb
It turned out really great! Thank you for a great recipe
★★★★★
Nur Ashour
Thanks for making it!
Maha abuhmud
Super delicious and easy to make. There is so much flavor packed in each piece. I love lots of seasoning and variety in the added veggies. And it was a fam fav!
★★★★★
Nur Ashour
YES. And so fast. Glad you love them!