Egyptian Hawawshi Recipe

Name: Egyptian Hawawshi Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion (quartered); 2 garlic cloves; 1 green bell pepper (cored and cut into large chunks); 1 jalapeno (halved and seeded (leave some of the seed if you like heat)); ½ ounce fresh parsley (stems trimmed (cut most of the stem but leave some for extra flavor)); 2 lbs lean ground beef; 3 tbsp tomato paste; Kosher salt; Extra virgin olive oil; 6 loaves of pita bread (you need the kind with pockets); 1 tsp coriander; 1 tsp allspice; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp black pepper; ½ tsp cumin; 3/4 tsp cardamom; ¼ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Straight from my Egyptian kitchen, this hawawshi recipe is made with crispy pita pockets that are stuffed with a tantalizing meat mixture, seasoned with a warm spice mixture, onions, peppers, and fresh herbs. Think of it as Egypt's answer to a hamburger but on steroids!

Updated at: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:58:44 GMT