08/12/2026
Eggs in Purgatory with Ground Beef
You can call it Eggs in Purgatory or Shakshuka, I just call it damn delicious! Iāve made this before, but not with ground beef and Worcestershire - Game Changer! Serve with a toasted baguette!
1 lb ground beef
Kosher Salt + Cracked Black Pepper
Ā½ TSP chili powder
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Ā½ a large red onion diced (around 1 cup)
1 large red pepper diced
1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half
1 TSP Italian Seasoning
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 TBS Worcestershire Sauce
Ā½ jar of store-bought spaghetti sauce (I love
3 large handfuls of arugula or spinach
5 eggs
2/3 cup of shredded cheddar
One chopped scallion and handful of chopped fresh basil for sprinkling
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef, season well with S&P and the chilli powder. Cook until browned. Place in a bowl and set aside. Add a couple of swirls of olive oil to the skillet. Add the red onion and red pepper. Season with S&P and cook for around 5 minutes. Add the grape tomatoes and Italian seasoning and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the garlic, cook for 2 more minutes. Add the ground beef back in stir and add the Worcestershire and mix well. Add the spaghetti sauce, combine well and then our greens. Give everything a good stir and check for seasonings.
Using a spoon, carve out wells in the mixture and pop the eggs into each one. Place in oven. Bake for around 8 minutes, add the cheese and cook for another couple of minutes, until cheese starts to melt. Your eggs should still be jiggly. Carefully remove with oven mitts and sprinkle with the scallions and basil. Serve with some fresh bread.
