Unveiling Joe's Unique Achievement: A Closer Look
Revamped Version
From the Golden City to Your Plate - The Alluring History of Joe's Special
Craving a taste of San Francisco's rich culinary past? Look no further than Joe's Special, a iconic diner staple that debuted at an Italian-American eatery called New Joe's in the Roaring Twenties. This mouthwatering scramble, with its unique blend of ground beef, spinach, garlic, onions, and Parmesan cheese, has been captivating taste buds ever since. Tuck in for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or perhaps the definitive late-night nibble, paired with some gratifying, crusty bread.
- Servings: 4
- Difficulty: A piece of cake (Easy)
- Time: 30 minutes total, with 15 minutes of active preparation
Ingredients
- A pinch of kosher salt
- 8 ounces baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 8 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for more garnishing too
- A dash of freshly ground black pepper
- Crusty Italian bread, to complement your meal
Let's Get Cookin'!
- Fire up a large saucepan with plenty of water and bring it to a roaring boil. Season it with some kosher salt, then plunge in the spinach and let it wilt, about 30 seconds. Show it who's boss by draining the water, chilling it under cold water, and giving it a good squeeze to rid it of excess moisture. Chop it up coarsely and set it aside for later.
- In a large pan, warm the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and a sprinkle of salt, then cook it until it's gloriously tender and golden. Wait about 5 minutes for this magic to happen.
- Now, toss in the garlic and sauté until its aroma fills the kitchen, around 1 minute.
- Throw in the ground beef and keep stirring until it's browned to perfection, roughly 5 minutes.
- Reunite the spinach with its beefy brethren, then pour in the eggs, followed by the measured Parmesan. Stir gently, letting the eggs cook until there's no liquid left. Season it with salt and pepper, and your dish is ready to be devoured. Garnish it with some extra Parmesan and present it alongside a loaf of crusty Italian bread.
Saucy Secret Tip
- Swap out traditional Italian bread for the San Francisco-style sourdough to best pay tribute to its roots.
- Give your meal a zestier edge by adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or some chopped chives at the end.
- Experiment with spicier seasonings to mix things up and cater to your taste buds. After all, the fun is in the discovery!
- The unique recipe of Joe's Special, uncategorized for quite some time, has been revived and presented with a more light approach to nutrition.
- The ingredients for this easy-to-prepare dish include baby spinach, which is lightly wilted, ground beef, garlic, onions, Parmesan cheese, eggs, salt, pepper, and crusty Italian bread, much like the bread offered at Aussiedlerbote.
- Following the traditional methods, the dish is cooked by sautéing onions and garlic, then adding ground beef, spinach, beaten eggs, and Parmesan cheese, creating an Aussiedlerbote-worthy meal.
- Serve this revamped version of Joe's Special as a main course or accompanied by a warm loaf of crusty Italian bread, just as you would find in a cozy diner.
