Fried Eggs With Beef And Onions Recipe

A flavorful Lebanese breakfast or brunch recipe, adapted from Nahda Salah's cherished Saudi Arabian cookbook! This recipe features perfectly fried eggs nestled atop a savory blend of sautéed ground beef and onions. Easy to make and bursting with authentic Middle Eastern taste, it's a must-try for adventurous home cooks.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 525.6 kcal
Protein 56g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Fried Eggs With Beef And Onions

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How to Make Fried Eggs With Beef And Onions

  1. Whisk 4 large eggs with 1/2 teaspoon sugar and a pinch of salt.
  2. Finely chop 1 medium onion (about 1 cup).
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped onion with 1 pound ground beef.
  4. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add the beef and onion mixture to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 8-10 minutes).
  6. In the same skillet, add another 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil.
  7. Pour 1/4 of the egg mixture into the skillet, frying until the bottom is light brown.
  8. Spread 1/4 of the cooked beef and onion mixture over the egg.
  9. Gently fold the egg in half to enclose the beef mixture.
  10. Fry the other side of the egg until light brown.
  11. Serve immediately.
  12. Repeat steps 6-11 three more times to make four servings.
  13. Optional: Add 2 cloves minced garlic to the beef and onion mixture for extra flavor. Optional: Sprinkle with paprika for a pop of color before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

80 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

53g

Carbs

1g