Arayes

• 1 lb ground beef 

• 1/2 cup tamarind paste (ou) or grape jelly

• ½ teaspoon Onion Powder

• ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika 

• 1 teaspoon allspice

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 package of pitas (4 each) cut in half

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

2. Mix all the ingredients until just combined, except the pita. Do not overmix.

3. Stuff the pita with about 1/3 cup of the meat mixture. Do not overstuff.

4. Place in a large frying pan, cut side down. Then, place into the oven for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.

5. Place over a medium-high flame for about 3-5 minutes or until you create a browned crust on the open surface.

6. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.