Shakshuka is a traditional Tunisian dish (now a popular Israeli breakfast) of eggs poached in tomato sauce. This version is for those times when you need your shakshuka to be just a little more substantial 😉 Serve with cornbread or sturdy white bread.
Ingredients: [‘butter’, ‘onions’, ‘ground beef’, ‘garlic cloves’, ‘tomato paste’, ‘chili powder’, ‘tomatoes’, ‘kidney beans’, ‘eggs’, ‘cheddar cheese’, ‘sour cream’, ‘parsley’]
Quantity of Ingredients: [“3 tablespoons butter (or bacon drippings or schmaltz)”,”2 onions (chopped)”,”3/4 lb ground beef”,”4 garlic cloves (minced)”,”2 teaspoons tomato paste”,”2 tablespoons chili powder (or harissa or pilpelchuma)”,”5 cups very ripe tomatoes (about 5 large, or a 28 ounce can of whole peeled tomatoes, chopped)”,”1 (14 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans”,”4 eggs”,”1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)”,”1/2 cup sour cream (or labneh or Greek yogurt)”,”1/2 cup parsley (chopped)”]
Number of Servings: 4
Steps: [‘Heat the fat over medium-low heat and caramelize half of the onion in it, reserving the other half of the onion for garnish.’, ‘Break the ground beef into the pan and brown, stirring occasionally, until cooked through.’, ‘Add the garlic, tomato paste, and chili powder, harissa, or pilpelchuma, stirring and cooking with the ground beef for about a minute or until fragrant.’, ‘Add the tomatoes and the beans and simmer for 10-20 minutes or until the sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.’, ‘Make four indentations in the sauce. One at a time, crack the eggs gently into a measuring cup then pour into each indentation. With a fork, carefully break up the egg whites and swirl them with the sauce.’, ‘Sprinkle the cheese on top and continue to simmer gently for another 8-10 minutes, covering if necessary, until the whites are set and cheese is melted. Spoon into bowls, top with sour cream, parsley, and raw onions, and serve.’]