Hawawshi

Directions

  1. 1Chop the onion and bell pepper.
  2. 2Add into processor, together with parsley, 5-7 gloves garlic, and 1 jalapeno. Blend and drain liquid.
  3. 3In a bowl, add 2.5 pounds ground beef, the blend from the processor, 1 tbsp cumin, coriander, paprika, 1 tsp black pepper and salt. Mix well.
  4. 4Add 1 tbsp tomato paste and olive oil, and mix.
  5. 5Cut 3-4 thick pita breads into halves.
  6. 6Stuff as much of the mix into each pita bread as you can.
  7. 7Sear meat 1-2 minutes and bread 45-60 seconds.
  8. 8Add onto baking tray and massage with olive oil.
  9. 9Bake 400°F 18-20 minutes, flip half way.
  10. 10In a small bowl, add 1 cup tahini and 3 lemons. Mix until thickens.
  11. 11Add 3/4 cup water and mix until smooth.
  12. 12Add onto plate and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1 onion
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 5 7 gloves garlic
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 2.5 pounds ground beef
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp coriander
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 4 thick pita breads
  • 1 cup tahini
  • 3 lemons
  • 0.75 cup water