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Egyptian hawawshi flatbread filled with seasoned beef and served with pickles.

Egyptian Hawawshi

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Crisp Egyptian flatbread filled with juicy, warmly spiced beef, onion, peppers, and parsley.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Egyptian
Calories: 515
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Beef Filling
  • 1 1/2 lb ground beef 85% lean
  • 1 medium yellow onion very finely chopped
  • 1 small green bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Assembly
  • 6 rounds pita or baladi bread about 6 inches wide
  • 3 tbsp olive oil for brushing

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

Mix the Filling:
  1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Combine beef, onion, pepper, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix only until evenly combined.
Fill the Bread:
  1. Open each pita carefully along one side. Divide the filling among the rounds and spread it into a thin, even layer to the edges.
  2. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil and arrange on the prepared sheet.
Bake:
  1. Bake for 12 minutes, turn, and bake 10 to 13 minutes more, until the bread is crisp and the beef reaches 160°F (71°C).
  2. Rest for 5 minutes, then cut into wedges and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 515kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 31gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 720mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • Finely chop the vegetables so the filling holds together and cooks evenly.
  • For extra-crisp bread, place a second sheet pan in the oven and bake the hawawshi on the hot pan.