San Francisco New Joe's Special
Updated Oct. 12, 2023
- Total Time
- 22 minutes
- Prep Time
- 8 minutes
- Cook Time
- 14 minutes
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Ingredients
- 2tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1medium-size onion, peeled and chopped
- 1pound ground beef
- ½teaspoon marjoram
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 4eggs, well beaten
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
441 calories; 34 grams fat; 10 grams saturated fat; 1 gram trans fat; 17 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 6 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 27 grams protein; 611 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
In a large skillet, heat the oil and saute the onion until it is limp.
- Step 2
Add meat and seasonings and stir to break up meat while it cooks. Drain off excess fat.
- Step 3
Stir in spinach and cook until it wilts.
- Step 4
Stir in the beaten eggs, stirring and cooking until eggs are set.
Private Notes
Comments
The "oomph" that is missing is garlic, a classic ingredient in this dish. Add a large clove minced with the onion. Also add some grated nutmeg as you add the eggs.
Needs grated Parmesan cheese at the end. There's your oomph!
I think the question is whether this is an egg dish or a meat dish. I prefer it as a meat dish at supper, although the ingredients could be used in different proportions for a breakfast scramble. I ladd some thickly sliced mushrooms, sauté them before or with the ground meat. We have used ground turkey with success, and we have used fresh spinach, although frozen is cheaper and just fine for this dish — just make sure to squeeze all the water out. And do add Parmesan or pecorino romano!
I grew up in San Francisco eating Joe's Special, sometimes at Joe's North Beach restaurant where it originated. This is not it. Joe's Special is an omelet with some ground beef and spinach. Not ground beef with some eggs thrown in. If you're using 4 eggs, then half a pound of ground beef max and probably less. I know they billed this as "new" but the better title is "ground beef based off Joe's Special."
Followed the tips - added nutmeg and then Parmesan at the end. Used frozen spinach because it’s what I had and then did scramble for my husband and a fried egg for me. We ate with tortillas and were very happy on an early spring Thursday#pantrymeal
I agree with adding garlic, some nutmeg and parmesan from the notes below. Also, spinach loves a little lemon. This is so protein and vitamin rich. My mom used to make it for us in the sixties. Makes me think of her.