---
title: Hawawshi (Egyptian Meat-Stuffed Bread)
servings: 4
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/hawawshi
---

Gather @pita bread{4}, @ground cumin{1%tsp} and @ground coriander{1%tsp}.

Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).

Grate the @onion{1} and squeeze out the excess liquid; finely mince the @bell pepper{1} and @green chili{1}.

Knead the @ground beef{500%g} together with the grated onion, minced pepper, chili, cumin and coriander until evenly combined.

Open each pita's pocket without tearing the bread, and spread the raw meat mixture in a thin, even layer inside, all the way to the edges.

Press each stuffed pita closed and set them directly on a baking tray.

Bake until the bread is crisp and shattering and the meat inside is sizzling and cooked through, flipping once halfway. ~{25%minutes}

Quarter each hawawshi with a sharp knife and serve immediately while the bread is still crackling hot.