Lebanese Hashweh Recipe: Quick and Flavorful
Lebanese Hashweh is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to perfectly crispy potatoes every time. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches and Hobo Dinner Foil Packets.
Why This Lebanese Hashweh Recipe: Quick and Flavorful Is Pure Comfort
- Better than takeout flavor at home
- Easy cleanup with one-pan cooking
- Customize with your favorite toppings
What You'll Need for Lebanese Hashweh Recipe: Quick and Flavorful
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- ground beef
- potatoes
- onion
- tomato paste
- lemon juice
- cumin
- paprika
- garlic
- cumin
- salt
- black pepper
- Optional: chopped parsley
- Optional: lemon wedges
- Optional: pita bread
📝 Ingredient Notes
- ground beef: You can also use ground lamb or a mix of both.
- potatoes: Russet potatoes work best for crispy results.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Cast Iron Skillet — Even heat distribution for perfectly cooked potatoes. → See on Amazon
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How to Make Lebanese Hashweh Recipe: Quick and Flavorful
- Step 1: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened.
- Step 2: Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon.
- Step 3: Stir in potatoes, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Step 4: Pour in water, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Step 5: Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley. Serve hot with pita bread and lemon wedges.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Lebanese Hashweh Recipe: Quick and Flavorful
- : For extra crispy potatoes, make sure they're not too crowded in the skillet.
- Common mistake and fix: If your hashweh is too dry, add a little more water and lemon juice before serving.
- : To make this dish even quicker, use a food processor to chop the onions and garlic.
Storing & Reheating Lebanese Hashweh Recipe: Quick and Flavorful
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can prepare the hashweh up to a day ahead and reheat before serving.
Freezing Lebanese Hashweh Recipe: Quick and Flavorful
Freeze cooked hashweh for up to 2 months.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a healthier version, use ground turkey instead of beef.
- Best substitution: If you don't have tomato paste, you can use tomato sauce instead.
- Make-ahead: You can par-cook the potatoes in the microwave for 5 minutes to speed up the cooking process.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
- Troubleshooting: If your hashweh is sticking to the pan, add a little more oil and scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula.
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Lebanese Hashweh Recipe: Quick and Flavorful
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ground beef
- potatoes
- onion
- tomato paste
- lemon juice
Seasonings
- cumin
- paprika
- garlic
- cumin
- salt
- black pepper
Optional Toppings
- chopped parsley
- lemon wedges
- pita bread
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened.
- Step 2: Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon.
- Step 3: Stir in potatoes, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Step 4: Pour in water, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Step 5: Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley. Serve hot with pita bread and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a healthier version, use ground turkey instead of beef.
- Best substitution: If you don't have tomato paste, you can use tomato sauce instead.
- Make-ahead: You can par-cook the potatoes in the microwave for 5 minutes to speed up the cooking process.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
- Troubleshooting: If your hashweh is sticking to the pan, add a little more oil and scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked hashweh for up to 2 months.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
- Make ahead: You can prepare the hashweh up to a day ahead and reheat before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Cholesterol: 75mg
- Sat. Fat: 8g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Lebanese Hashweh Recipe: Quick and Flavorful FAQs
Yes, you can prepare the hashweh up to a day ahead and reheat before serving. However, the potatoes may lose some of their crispiness.
If your hashweh is too dry, add a little more water and lemon juice before serving. You can also add a tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet before cooking.
Yes, you can cook the hashweh in the air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
If you don't have tomato paste, you can use tomato sauce instead. You may need to adjust the seasoning to taste.
Hashweh is a one-pan dish made with ground meat and potatoes, while Shawarma is a marinated meat dish, often served on pita bread with vegetables and tahini sauce.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Lebanese Hashweh Recipe: Quick and Flavorful and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
