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Ground Beef Shakshuka with Poached Eggs

Elina James
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 large eggs
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish
  • Crusty bread or pita, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Brown the Beef : Cook ground beef in olive oil until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  • Step 2: Cook Vegetables : Add onions, sauté until translucent, then add garlic and bell peppers, cooking until softened.
  • Step 3: Simmer Tomato Sauce : Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–12 minutes.
  • Step 4: Poach Eggs : Make wells in the sauce and crack eggs into each. Cover and cook until eggs are done to your liking.
  • Step 5: Garnish and Serve : Sprinkle fresh herbs on top and serve with bread or pita.