Hawawshi: Egyptian Stuffed Pita Bread

Name: Hawawshi: Egyptian Stuffed Pita Bread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Tahini sauce', 'amount': '1/2 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Lettuce', 'amount': '1 head, shredded'}; {'ingredient': 'Tomato', 'amount': '2, sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Pita bread', 'amount': '6 rounds'}; {'ingredient': 'Black pepper', 'amount': '1/2 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Paprika', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Coriander', 'amount': '1/2 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Cumin', 'amount': '1/2 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '3 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Green bell pepper', 'amount': '1, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Onion', 'amount': '1, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Ground beef', 'amount': '1 pound'}

Experience a taste of Egypt with Hawawshi, a renowned street food favorite that offers a burst of flavors in every bite. Imagine warm, crispy pita bread, generously stuffed with perfectly spiced, juicy ground beef, and complemented with fresh, crisp lettuce, succulent tomatoes, and a tangy drizzle of tahini sauce. Two worlds colliding in one bite - the hearty warmth of the meat and the refreshing crunch of the vegetables, all tied together with the creamy tahini - a culinary journey that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Tahini sauce (1/2 cup)
Lettuce (1 head, shredded)
Tomato (2, sliced)
Pita bread (6 rounds)
Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
Salt (1 teaspoon)
Paprika (1 teaspoon)
Coriander (1/2 teaspoon)
Cumin (1/2 teaspoon)
Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
Green bell pepper (1, chopped)
Onion (1, chopped)
Ground beef (1 pound)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, green bell pepper, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well-incorporated.
Cut the pita bread rounds in half to form pockets. Be careful not to tear the bread while doing this.
Generously stuff each pita pocket with the ground beef mixture. Press the mixture down gently to ensure the pocket is entirely filled.
Arrange the stuffed pitas on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the meat is completely cooked and the pita bread turns golden and crispy.
Remove from the oven and allow cooling for a few minutes.
Gently open each hawawshi pocket and fill with sliced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and a hearty drizzle of tahini sauce.
Serve hot and enjoy this Egyptian culinary delight!

Dietary Information

Servings: 6 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 30 minutes • Calories: 400 • Fat: 18g • Carbs: 40g • Protein: 20g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 4g

Hawawshi: Egyptian Stuffed Pita Bread

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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