Best 6 San Francisco Little Joes Recipes

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In the heart of San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, Little Joe's has been serving up authentic Italian comfort food since 1936. Their menu features a variety of classic dishes, including pasta, pizza, and seafood.

Little Joe's is particularly renowned for their hearty and flavorful cioppino, a seafood stew made with a variety of fish, shellfish, and vegetables in a rich tomato broth. Another popular dish is their linguine with clam sauce, which is made with fresh clams, garlic, white wine, and olive oil. For those who prefer pizza, Little Joe's offers a variety of pies, including their classic Margherita, as well as more unique creations like the Calabrese, which is topped with spicy soppressata and arugula. And no meal at Little Joe's is complete without a side of their famous garlic bread, which is made with fresh-baked bread slathered in garlic butter and Parmesan cheese.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SAN FRANCISCO NEW JOE'S SPECIAL



San Francisco New Joe's Special image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     brunch, casseroles, one pot, main course

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium-size onion, peeled and chopped
1 pound ground beef
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
Salt and pepper to taste
10 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped
4 eggs, well beaten

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil and saute the onion until it is limp.
  • Add meat and seasonings and stir to break up meat while it cooks. Drain off excess fat.
  • Stir in spinach and cook until it wilts.
  • Stir in the beaten eggs, stirring and cooking until eggs are set.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 441, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 611 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram

JOE'S SPECIAL (SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH SPINACH, BEEF, AND MUSHROOMS)



Joe's Special (Scrambled Eggs with Spinach, Beef, and Mushrooms) image

Make a diner classic breakfast for dinner tonight - Joe's Special! Scrambled eggs with spinach, beef, onions, garlic, and mushrooms. Ready in just 30 minutes!

Provided by Coco Morante

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dinner     1-Pot     Kid-friendly     Quick and Easy

Time 42m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon salt, divided
6-ounce bag (8 cups) baby spinach
1 pound (85 to 95%) lean ground beef
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 large eggs
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, optional
Sliced sourdough bread or rolls, to serve

Steps:

  • Cook the mushrooms: Melt the butter in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms in a single layer and leave them alone, without stirring, until they begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Cook the onions: Add the onions, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt to the mushrooms . Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and the garlic has lost its raw bite, 5 more minutes.
  • Wilt the spinach: Add the spinach to the skillet, stirring it into the other ingredients for a couple minutes so that it wilts and reduces in volume. When the spinach has just barely wilted, transfer everything from the skillet to a large, shallow serving bowl.
  • Cook the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the empty skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle the Worcestershire sauce, pepper, nutmeg, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt over the top. Cook the beef, breaking it up with your spatula into crumbles. Continue to cook until the beef is fully cooked through with no trace of pink remaining, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the cooked beef to the serving bowl with the sautéed vegetables. Pour off any fat still in the pan, leaving just a thin film to cook the eggs. (Add a teaspoon of cooking oil or butter if the pan seems dry.)
  • Scramble the eggs: Return the pan to the stove and reduce the heat to medium low. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs with Tabasco (if using), just until thoroughly combined. Pour the eggs into the skillet, and scramble just until the curds are barely wet and beginning to break apart, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix everything together and serve: Add the cooked beef and vegetables back to the skillet, breaking up the eggs into bite sized pieces and stirring everything together until evenly combined. Transfer everything back to the serving bowl and serve hot, with a side of sourdough bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 263 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 525 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 18 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

A REAL SAN FRANCISCO TREAT: JOE'S SPECIAL



A Real San Francisco Treat: Joe's Special image

Joe's Special is comfort food, plain and simple, made of onion, spinach, ground sirloin and eggs. It's an old recipe that makes the type of food we like to cook today -- hearty and healthful, quick and easy. It was introduced in San Francisco in the 1920s. There are many versions of this recipe but none on this site just like this one. Serve Joe's Special as a lunch or dinner meal, but it can also be a protein-filled breakfast dish, often with hash browns and toast on the side. Recipe is from our local food writer, Jan D'Atri.

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground sirloin
1/2 lb mixed mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup sherry wine (optional)
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
2 green chilies, roasted, peeled, and diced (fresh, medium sized, 0pt., may substitute canned if you wish)
4 -6 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a heavy skillet over medium heat, cook onions and garlic in olive oil until tender and translucent.
  • Add crumbled ground sirloin and cook until the beef is almost browned.
  • Stir in sliced mushrooms. Add sherry, if desired, and cook about one minute. Mix in spinach and seasonings and stir well.
  • Mix in green chilies, if desired. Add the beaten eggs stirring constantly to completely blend eggs into the mixture.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and serve immediately. Serve with French bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.1, Fat 30.5, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 394, Sodium 554.1, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 24.8

JOE'S EXTRA SPECIAL



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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.

Provided by Skypoodle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.2, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 267.3, Sodium 1062.4, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.7, Protein 36.5

LITTLE JOE'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE



Little Joe's Spaghetti Sauce image

Little Joe's was a very popular Italian restaurant located just north of the Los Angeles Civic Center. It's now closed and the space is used as a movie set. However, the popularity of this recipe lives on and, years later, is still being requested for publication in the local newspapers. I think it deserves to be immortilized at 'Zaar.

Provided by lynnski LA

Categories     Sauces

Time 2h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons bell peppers, minced
1 celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon crushed dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 cup water
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy pot.
  • Add onion, green pepper, celery and garlic and saute until vegetables are tender.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato puree, basil, oregano,and bay leaf.
  • Simmer for one hour, stirring frequently.
  • Add wine, water, salt and pepper.
  • Simmer one hour longer.
  • If sauce is too thick, add water.
  • When sauce is cooked, add Parmesan cheese and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.2, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 426.4, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.7, Protein 2.2

JOE'S SPECIAL



Joe's Special image

Provided by Cheryl Alters Jamison

Categories     Egg     Leafy Green     Breakfast     Brunch     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Ground Beef     Spinach     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large eggs
Splash or two of Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried basil or oregano
1/2 teaspoon freshly milled black pepper or more to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1/2 pound lean freshly ground beef, preferably chili grind (a bit coarser than hamburger grind)
3/4 to 1 pound fresh spinach, preferably the crinkly savoy variety, trimmed of stems and chopped, or one 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

Steps:

  • Crack the eggs into a small bowl and add the Tabasco, salt, basil, and pepper. Whisk just enough to combine; you should still see large bubbles. Set aside.
  • Warm the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter melts. Add the onion and sauté until soft but not beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the ground beef and continue cooking until uniformly brown, breaking the meat into small pieces as it cooks. Cover with the spinach, place a lid over the mixture, and cook for about 3 minutes, just until the spinach wilts. (If using frozen spinach, cook, covered, for 1 minute, just to take off its raw edge.)
  • Stir the spinach into the meat, cooking briefly to eliminate excess liquid if the mixture seems watery. Pour the egg mixture over all, stirring with a spatula from the bottom until the eggs begin to set. Remove from the heat and stir a few more times, as the eggs cook through from the residual heat. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Carefully select your ingredients: Use high-quality, fresh ingredients to ensure the best flavor and texture in your dishes.
  • Follow recipes precisely: Especially for more complex dishes, it's important to follow the recipe's instructions carefully to achieve the desired results.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: Once you've mastered the basics, feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to create your own unique dishes.
  • Pay attention to cooking times: Overcooking can ruin a dish, so be sure to follow the recommended cooking times in the recipes.
  • Garnish your dishes: A simple garnish can add a touch of elegance and make your dishes more visually appealing.

Conclusion:

Little Joe's is a San Francisco institution, and its recipes offer a taste of the city's rich culinary history. From the classic Cioppino to the hearty Hangtown Fry, these dishes are sure to please everyone at your table. With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can recreate these iconic dishes in your own kitchen and enjoy the flavors of Little Joe's at home.

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