Joe's Extra Special

Submitted by Skypoodle

"This is a take on an original Joe's Special from San Francisco. A Joe's is one of the true San Francisco treats, like Hangtown Fry, Cioppino and sourdough french bread (try and find Rice-A-Roni in ANY San Francisco restaurant; GOOD LUCK!). Swiss Chard is the "extra" and a hearty change-up from spinach in this version. This makes a good low-carb meal choice."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1 lb extra lean ground beef
• 4 eggs, beaten lightly
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup mushroom, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup white onion, chopped
• 1 bunch swiss chard, coarsely chopped, stems removed
• 1⁄4 cup dry white wine or 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
• 1⁄2 cup romano cheese

directions

1. Heat the olive oil over a high flame then add the ground beef.
2. Cook until is beef almost browned, then add the garlic, mushrooms and onions. Cook until they are soft.
3. Add the wine and heat to boiling, then the chard and stir.
4. After the chard has wilted, add the eggs, salt and pepper. Grate a little nutmeg over the lot.
5. Stir until the eggs are no longer runny and then remove pan from the heat.
6. Stir in the romano cheese and serve.

Reviews

[zaksdad]

i spent a few of my formative years in the Bay Area, and, at that time, new joe's special was a common businessmen's lunch special at the better san francisco restaurants....my father brought home a recipe from one of them, and new joe's special became a rotation regular in our home, 40 years ago....this recipe captures that exact taste....i did not attempt the swiss chard - just spinach and chopped, frozen at that....in all other aspects, i went to the letter of the recipe, and the result was outstanding...