Description
A one-pan wonder full of bold spices, hearty ground beef, and creamy eggs nestled in a luscious tomato sauce. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, optional for garnish
- Crumbled feta, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add the diced bell pepper and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
- Push the veggies to one side of the skillet and add the ground beef. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once the beef is cooked, mix it with the sautéed onions and peppers.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Add the paprika, cumin, chili powder, and cayenne. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Use the back of a spoon to make four small wells in the sauce. Crack an egg into each well, being careful not to break the yolk.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and let the eggs cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the whites are set and the yolks are still slightly runny.
- Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley and crumbled feta, if using.
- Serve warm, straight out of the skillet, with crusty bread or pita for dipping.
Notes
[‘Let the tomato mixture simmer for at least 5-7 minutes to develop rich flavors.’, ‘Use fresh eggs for firmer whites and better poaching results.’, ‘Keep the skillet on medium-low heat when adding the eggs to avoid overcooking them.’, ‘If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of water or stock. If it’s too thin, let it simmer for a few extra minutes to thicken.’, ‘Dice all your veggies and measure your spices beforehand to make cooking more seamless.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
Keywords: shakshuka, ground beef, eggs, Mediterranean, one-pan meal, hearty breakfast, brunch, dinner, easy recipe