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Hawawshi (Egyptian Hot Beef Sandwich)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 600
A delicious Egyptian sandwich filled with spiced ground beef and fresh vegetables, perfect for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 small yellow onion, quartered
  • 1 small green bell pepper, seeded
  • 1 small Italian long hot pepper, seeded if desired
  • 1 small tomato, cored
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 6 inch whole-wheat pitas, halved
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions 

  • Combine onion, bell pepper, hot pepper, and tomato in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add salt, allspice, and pepper; pulse until well combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add beef and cilantro, and mix well. Stuff about 1/2 cup of filling into each pita half.
  • Preheat a panini press to high and press the hawawshi in batches until brown and crispy, about 5 minutes.

Notes

Serve with a side of salad or yogurt for a refreshing contrast.
Calories: 600kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Egyptian
Keyword: beef