Food Styling by Mindy Rubin
Photography by Hudi Greenberger

Everybody loves beef sliders; they’re small and easy to eat. Why not be original and try these mini stuffed and toasted pitas?

YIELDS 20 MINI HALF PITAS

• 1 pkg mini pitas, cut in half
• olive oil spray
• techina, for serving

Meat Filling

• 1 lb (½ kg) ground beef
• ½ lb (¼ kg) ground lamb (optional)
• 6 oz (170 g) canned crushed tomatoes
• 5 scallions, chopped
• 1 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 egg
• 2 Tbsp shawarma spice
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ cup pine nuts (optional; toast if desired)

Preheat grill to 500°F (250°C).

In a large bowl, mix all filling ingredients together. Carefully stuff the mini pitas with the meat mixture. Spray pitas with olive oil and place on grill for approximately 4 minutes on each side.

Dip into techina and enjoy.

(Originally featured in Family Table, Issue 799)