Egyptian Hawawshi

Name: Egyptian Hawawshi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Middle Eastern,
Ingredients: 1/4 cup tahini; 1/4 cup water; 2 tbsps fresh lemon juice; 1/8 tsp kosher salt; 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium tomato chopped (about 1 cup); 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup chopped white onion; 1/4 cup chopped jalapeño; 1 1/2 tsps kosher salt; 1 1/2 tsps cumin ground; 1 tsp organic coriander ground; 1/2 tsp allspice ground; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp black pepper ground; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 6 small pita pockets halved

A different way to kebob: Stuff pita pockets with a tantalizing mixture of ground beef and spices, and grill until lightly charred. Bake until meat is cooked through, creating an instant hand-held delicacy that seamlessly brings the flavors of Egypt home.

15m

PREP TIME

15m

COOK TIME

17

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 12

Ingredients

Lemon Tahini
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Hawawshi
1 pound ground beef
1 medium tomato, chopped (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1/4 cup chopped jalapeño
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Ground Coriander
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Allspice
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Ground Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6 small pita pockets, halved

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 For the Lemon Tahini, whisk all ingredients in small bowl until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
2 For the Hawawshi, place beef in large bowl; set aside. Place remaining ingredients, except pitas, in food processor. Pulse until mixture is finely chopped. Add mixture to bowl with ground beef; mix just until blended. Divide beef mixture into 12 portions.
3 Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat grill on medium heat. Place 1 portion of the beef mixture in each pita half, pressing as needed to fill pita evenly. Brush outside of pitas lightly with oil. Grill just until lightly charred on both sides. Arrange in single layer on foil lined sheet pan. Transfer pan to oven.
4 Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is cooked through. Serve immediately with Lemon Tahini on the side.
5 Test Kitchen Tip: To make your own pita pockets, place 4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted, 1 tablespoon active dry yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt in bowl of stand mixer. Mix on low speed just until blended. With machine running, gradually add warm water. Mix just until dough comes together into a smooth ball. If dough seems dry, add additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time (it should be somewhat sticky). Cover bowl and let rest in draft-free area about 1 hour, or until doubled in size. Heat large griddle or grill on medium-high heat. Divide dough into 3 portions and shape into balls. Let rest 10 minutes. Roll dough into 1/2-inch thick discs. Cook on hot griddle until golden. Flip and cook about 1 to 2 minutes longer or until golden on other side. Cool slightly then cut in half. Fill and continue as directed.