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Egyptian Hawawshi

Mouthwatering Egyptian Hawawshi for Quick Weeknight Dinners

Enjoy the comforting allure of Egyptian Hawawshi, a delightful escape from fast food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pockets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 500 grams Ground Beef Choose beef with some fat for juiciness
  • 1 medium Onion Finely minced
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Baharat Spice Mix Substitute with cumin, coriander, and allspice if unavailable
For the Pockets
  • 4 pieces Pita Bread Pocket-style pitas are ideal
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 piece Chili Optional; consider Thai or serrano

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your skillet or oven to medium-high heat.
  2. In a mixing bowl, gently combine the ground beef, minced onion, parsley, garlic, and spices.
  3. Carefully slice the pita breads to create pockets without tearing them.
  4. Spoon the meat mixture into each pita pocket, pressing lightly to distribute evenly.
  5. Heat a skillet with a splash of oil and cook the stuffed pitas until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
  6. Enjoy your Egyptian Hawawshi warm, served alongside creamy yogurt or a fresh salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pocketCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For the best texture, avoid overmixing the filling and ensure your skillet or oven is properly preheated.

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