Lebanese Meat Stuffing [for Pitas (Arayes)]


Lebanese Meat Stuffing [for Pitas (Arayes)]

1/2 large white onion, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1/2 small bunch fresh parsley
1 pound ground beef
1 small tomato, diced finely
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Kosher salt

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

In a food processor, combine the onions, garlic, and parsley until finely minced. Remove to a large bowl and add in the beef, tomato, garam masala, pine nuts, and lemon juice. Season with salt. Mix with your hands until well combined.

Flatten meat mixture in a casserole dish or loaf pan. Bake for 20 minutes.

Recipe courtesy Aarti Sequeira. From: Food Network: Aarti Party: Beer Snacks
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