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Joe's Special
Joe's Special
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Rediscover a classic American breakfast-for-dinner option with Joe's Special, a hearty skillet dish combining ground beef, spinach, and eggs. This nostalgic recipe, passed down through generations, creates a protein-packed meal that comes together in minutes. The savory combination of browned beef, wilted spinach, and fluffy eggs gets a flavor boost from garlic and onions, making it perfect for busy weeknights when comfort food calls.
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Ingredients
 2 tbsp. olive oil
 5 cloves garlic, minced
 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
 8 oz. ground beef
 1 (10-oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry in paper towels
 8 eggs, lightly beaten
 1⁄4 cup finely grated Parmesan
 Crusty Italian bread, for serving
 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
Heat oil in a 12" skillet over medium-high heat.
Add garlic and onion; cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add beef; cook, stirring, until browned and all moisture evaporates, about 10 minutes.
Add spinach; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
Add eggs; cook until eggs are cooked and mixture is slightly dry, about 4 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper; sprinkle with Parmesan.
Serve with bread.
Servings\Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 310; Total Fat: 22g (Saturated Fat: 6g); Cholesterol: 445mg; Sodium: 340mg; Total Carbohydrates: 9g (Dietary Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 3g); Protein: 23g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says...
My older sister, Carol Ferguson Jancsi, made this for me years ago when I was a kid and she was "babysitting". I loved it then, but I have never had it since.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: beef, eggs, spinach
🗂️ Categories: 🥩 Beef
📚 Collections: From The Ferguson Family, Cooking With "Cow" (Carol Jancsi), Uncle Dave's Cookbook, The TFR Cookbook
Joe's Special was added on January 06, 2023 and last updated on May 15, 2025.
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