Description
These arayes (spiced lamb burgers) have ground lamb seasoned with middle eastern inspired spices and are grilled in a pita to keep the burgers extra juicy.
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium onion, very finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/4 pounds ground lamb
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grilling
- 4 thick medium-sized pita breads with pockets, cut in half
Instructions
- Prep lamb. Mix together onion, parsley, ground coriander, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add lamb and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Mix together with a fork until herbs and spices are evenly mixed into the ground lamb. Cover and chill 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Prep grill. Prepare grill for medium heat. Be sure the grate is nice and clean.
- Stuff pita. Carefully open each pita half being careful not to tear the sides. Spoon filling into each pita half, spreading to edges. Brush each pita with olive oil on both sides.
- Grill. Grill pitas until filling is cooked through and bread is crisp, about 5 minutes per side.
Notes
- Filling can be made 8 hours ahead and kept chilled until ready to fill the pita breads. Pita breads can be stuffed 1 hour ahead; cover and chill. Brush on olive oil right before grilling.
- Recipe adapted from Bon Appétit, July 2014.
