Arayes with beef and feta

In a large bowl, mix the minced beef with crumbled feta cheese, finely chopped red onion, crushed garlic, and all the spices (cumin, paprika, cinnamon, chili, salt, and pepper). Add the tomato paste and mix the composition well, ideally using your hands, to blend the flavors.

Cut each pita bread in half (or make a pocket cut if they are thicker) and fill them with a thin layer of the meat mixture, about 1–1.5 cm thick. It is important for the layer to be thin so that the meat cooks evenly.

Brush the outside of the filled pitas with a little olive oil, using a brush, to get a golden and crispy crust.