MIDDLE EASTERN ARAIS BREAD STUFFED WITH SPICED GROUND MEAT

Middle Eastern Arais Bread Stuffed With Spiced Ground Meat image

Provided by Olha7397

Categories Meat

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 pita breads
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb
1 chili pepper, finely chopped
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons sumac
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch cayenne
1/3 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
4 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons melted butter or 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Cut each pita on one side and open carefully without breaking the bread (warming it up makes this easier).
To make the filling, in a large skillet fry the onion in oil until golden. Add the meat and fry for about 10 minutes, stirring, crushing, and turning it over, until it changes color. Add the chili pepper, season with salt and pepper, and stir in the spices and parsley. Spread a sixth of the filling into each bread, then press it closed. Brush with melted butter or oil and place on a sheet of foil under the broiler. Broil, turning over once, until both sides are lightly colored.
Cut in half and then into wedges if serving as an appetizer. Serve hot with lemon wedges. Serves 6.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.6, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 103.2, Sodium 445.5, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 28.7