Shakshuka with a Middle Eastern Twist
A German-inspired shakshuka recipe with a middle eastern twist, using lamb and traditional spices, served with a side of dense bread.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound, cut into 1-inch cubes lamb
- ●1 teaspoon middle eastern spices
- ●1 medium, diced onion
- ●1 medium, diced bell pepper
- ●1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- ●1 teaspoon shakshuka spice blend
- ●to taste salt
- ●4 eggs
- ●1 loaf dense bread
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the lamb cubes and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the diced tomatoes, middle eastern spices, and shakshuka spice blend. Stir to combine.
- 6
Create 4 wells in the mixture and crack an egg into each well.
- 7
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked through.
- 8
Serve the shakshuka hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs and a side of dense bread.
- 9
Optional: add a kiss of heat with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.