Joe’s Special (Ground Beef, Spinach & Eggs)

According to my cookbooks, Joe's Special is a San Francisco specialty dating to the 1920's. I have seen several versions;...

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📊 Recipe Overview

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20 Total Time

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4 Servings

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medium Difficulty

📝 Description

According to my cookbooks, Joe's Special is a San Francisco specialty dating to the 1920's. I have seen several versions;...

🥘 Ingredients

Servings:

Original: 4

4 eggs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained or
2 (6 ounce) bags fresh baby spinach leaves (chop or leave whole)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
salt and pepper

📋 Instructions

Beat the eggs and set aside for step 7.
Heat the oil and butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
When the butter has melted, add the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crumbly.
Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is tender but not browned.
Stir in the spinach, basil, oregano and nutmeg.
If using fresh spinach, cook until the spinach wilts.
Add the beaten eggs to the beef/spinach mixture and cook until the eggs are set, about 3 minutes.
Add salt and pepper to taste.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Tips

Professional tips to make this recipe perfect every time!

💡 Let beef come to room temperature before cooking for even results.
💡 Don't move the meat too much while cooking to get a good sear.
💡 Let beef rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking before slicing.
💡 Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness every time.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving

Serving Size: 1 portion (4 servings per recipe)

Calories 376.8

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 23.2g 36%

Saturated Fat 8.6g 43%

Cholesterol 267.3mg 89%

Sodium 292.1mg 13%

Protein 34.3g 69%

Additional Nutrition

Carbohydrates 8.7

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.