JOE'S SPECIAL (GROUND BEEF, SPINACH & EGGS)

Joe's Special (Ground Beef, Spinach & Eggs) image

Provided by ClareVH

Categories Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 eggs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained or
2 (6 ounce) bags fresh baby spinach leaves (chop or leave whole)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
salt and pepper

Steps:

Beat the eggs and set aside for step 7.
Heat the oil and butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
When the butter has melted, add the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crumbly.
Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is tender but not browned.
Stir in the spinach, basil, oregano and nutmeg.
If using fresh spinach, cook until the spinach wilts.
Add the beaten eggs to the beef/spinach mixture and cook until the eggs are set, about 3 minutes.
Add salt and pepper to taste.