Egyptian Hawawshi

Ingredients

• 4 pita breads (or 8 small)
• 500g beef mince
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 green pepper, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• Big handful parsley
• 1 tbsp baharat (Egyptian 7-spice)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 tbsp oil
• Salt and pepper
• Lemon to serve

Instructions

1. Mix all filling ingredients (raw — they cook inside the pita).
2. Split each pita; stuff generously with the filling.
3. Press to seal.
4. Brush both sides with oil.
5. Bake at 220C for 20-25 minutes, turning once, until pita is golden and crispy and meat is cooked.
6. Cut into wedges.
7. Squeeze lemon over.

Serving suggestions

• Eat hot.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions