Name: Hawawshi (Egyptian Stuffed Pita)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: 4 pita breads; 1 lb ground beef; 1/4 cup onion, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 serrano pepper, minced; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; cooking spray, as needed

1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.

2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, minced onion, minced garlic, minced serrano pepper (if using), salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.

3

Mix the ingredients thoroughly with your hands until well combined.

4

Carefully open each pita bread to create a pocket.

5

Divide the meat mixture evenly among the pitas, stuffing it inside and pressing it into a thin, flat layer.

6

Place the stuffed pitas on the prepared baking sheet.

7

Bake for 10 minutes.

8

Flip the pitas over and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the pita is golden brown and crispy and the meat is cooked through.

9

Serve immediately, optionally with a side of sliced tomatoes and cucumbers.

Hawawshi (Egyptian Stuffed Pita)

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