Turkish Lamb & Eggs Shakshuka — FamilyPlate recipe🍳

Turkish Lamb & Eggs Shakshuka

A quick Turkish-inspired shakshuka featuring ground lamb and eggs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, packed with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes.

🇹🇷 Turkish
👶 Kid Friendly🌶️ Medium Spice

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
dinner
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Cooking Style
Healthy

Nutrition (per serving)

350kcal
Calories
28g
Protein
10g
Carbs
24g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the diced onion and garlic; sauté until onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in the ground lamb, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Break it up with a spoon as it cooks.

  4. 4

    Add the diced bell pepper, cumin, paprika, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper; stir well. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.

  5. 5

    Create four small wells in the mixture and gently crack an egg into each well.

  6. 6

    Cover the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, or until eggs are set to your liking.

  7. 7

    Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

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