Hawawshi

Name: Hawawshi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: 0.5 lb ground beef; 1/2 med onion, finely diced; 1/2 lg red bell pepper, finely diced; 1 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 1/8 tsp ground coriander; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 2 pita bread (6-inch); 4 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)

Pillowy pita bread stuffed with spiced ground meat, peppers, and onions, then pan-fried until crispy.

35 minEasyServes 2420 cal/serving

EgyptianLunchStovetopStandard

Ingredients

0.5 lb ground beef
1/2 med onion, finely diced
1/2 lg red bell pepper, finely diced
1 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 pita bread (6-inch)
4 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

1

In a skillet, cook 0.5 lb ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks, about 3 minutes.
2

Add 1/2 med finely diced onion and 1/2 lg finely diced red bell pepper and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
3

Stir in 1 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4

Add 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 1/8 tsp ground coriander, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
5

Remove the filling from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
6

Carefully separate the layers of each 2 pita bread (6-inch) to create a pocket.
7

Divide the filling equally between the pita pockets, filling each one generously.
8

Heat 4 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying) in a large skillet over medium heat.
9

Place the filled pita breads in the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until the bread is golden and crispy.
10

Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
11

Serve hot with tahini sauce, hummus, or fresh salsa.

Questions

Can I make Hawawshi gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 pita bread (6-inch). Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Hawawshi keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Hawawshi?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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