Joe's Extra Special Recipe

A delicious twist on the classic San Francisco Joe's Special! This low-carb recipe replaces spinach with hearty Swiss chard, creating a flavorful and satisfying meal. Imagine tender ground beef, sautéed mushrooms and onions, wilted Swiss chard, and perfectly cooked eggs all tossed together with a sprinkle of nutmeg and Romano cheese. A true San Francisco culinary experience, ready in just 10 minutes! Skip the Rice-a-Roni and enjoy a lighter, more flavorful take on this iconic dish.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 432.2 kcal
Protein 73g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Joe's Extra Special

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How to Make Joe's Extra Special

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add 1 pound of ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until almost browned.
  2. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic, 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms, and 1/2 cup of chopped yellow onion. Cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Pour in 1/4 cup of dry red wine and bring to a boil. Add 1 bunch (about 1 pound) of chopped Swiss chard and stir to combine.
  4. Cook until the chard has wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add 4 large eggs, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
  6. Grate a pinch of fresh nutmeg over the mixture.
  7. Stir constantly until the eggs are cooked through but still slightly moist, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  8. Stir in 1/2 cup of grated Romano cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

44 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

39g

Carbs

2g