Homemade Egyptian Hawawshi By The Mediterranean Dish

• 1 large yellow onion quartered
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 green bell pepper cored and cut into large chunks
• 1 jalapeno halved and seeded (leave some of the seed if you like heat)
• ½ ounce fresh parsley stems trimmed (cut most of the stem but leave some for extra flavor)
• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• Kosher salt
• Extra virgin olive oil
• 6 loaves of pita bread you need the kind with pockets

For the Hawawshi Seasoning (Spice Mixture)

• 1 tsp coriander
• 1 tsp allspice
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp cumin
• ¾ tsp cardamom
• ¼ tsp cinnamon