Arayes are grilled Lebanese-style pitas that are stuffed with a seasoned meat mixture. They're commonly found throughout the food stalls that line the streets of Beirut. If you'd rather not use a grill, they can be baked in the oven or made in a panini press too.

Ingredients

• 2 large onions, coarsely chopped
• 1-1/2 cups packed fresh parsley sprigs
• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 whole pita breads
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/3 cup tahini
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Place onions in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Remove and pat dry; transfer to a large bowl. Add parsley to processor; pulse until minced. Stir into onion. Add beef, egg and salt; mix lightly but thoroughly.
2. Slice pitas horizontally in half. Spread bottoms with meat mixture to edge. Replace pita tops; press lightly to adhere. Brush outsides of sandwiches with oil. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into meat mixture reads 160°, turning every 2 minutes. Cool slightly before cutting into quarters.
3. Combine sauce ingredients; serve with sandwiches.