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Joe's Special Recipe

A legendary San Francisco dish, this hearty Joe S Special recipe is perfect for brunch, dinner, or a late-night craving! Originating (possibly!) from the city's firehouses, this version delivers rich, savory flavors with tender beef, earthy mushrooms, and perfectly scrambled eggs. Served with sourdough toast and hot sauce for the ultimate San Francisco experience. Get ready for a culinary adventure!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 345.5 kcal
Protein 64g
Rating 4.4 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Joe's Special

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How to Make Joe's Special

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 pound ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until evenly browned (about 10 minutes).
  3. Transfer the cooked beef to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, reserving any rendered fat.
  4. Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
  5. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, and sauté until golden and translucent (about 4 minutes).
  6. Transfer the onion and garlic to the bowl with the beef.
  7. Add 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced, to the skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed).
  8. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are lightly browned (about 5 minutes).
  9. Return the beef mixture to the skillet with the mushrooms.
  10. Add 5 ounces fresh spinach, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.
  11. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
  12. Reduce heat to medium-low and add 4 large eggs, lightly beaten.
  13. Cook, stirring constantly, until the eggs are just set and softly scrambled.
  14. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  15. Serve immediately on sourdough toast with your favorite hot sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

34g

Carbs

1g

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