Pic1: we start hereINGREDIENTS
This is what you need for 2 servings:
- 2 large beefsteak tomatoes
- 2 eggs
- S&P, seasoning
- add-ins of your choice
I used spinach + ground meat
Pic4: eggs in tomato cups, spinach & meatballDirections
Because I did add raw ground meat, I decided to do low-temp cooking before going full-out. Otherwise the egg might have been hard before the meat even started warming through. Imagine my surprise when after 90 minutes at 170 ºF, the egg whites were still transparent. (Pic7) The broiler finally took care of that.
The easier solution would have been to cook the ground meat first, and just add it already fully cooked.
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Pic5: two beefsteak tomatoesPic6: empty tomato cups
Pic7: spinach, ground meat
- Cut of the top of the tomato. Use a teaspoon to scoop out the inside.
- Place the tomatoes in an oven-proof dish or ramekins.
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Add whatever add-ins you like, e.g. cheese, ham, spinach ...
Unless pre-cooked. ground meat will require much longer cooking times.
Pic8: the egg on topPic9: a smaller ramekin worked better for this
Pic10: after 60+ minutes @ 170 ºF.
- Drop an egg in the tomato without the shell of course.
- Add S&P, seasoning to taste.
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Chop the insides of the tomatoes small and arrange around the tomatoes.
I used smaller ramekins, because they held the tomatoes steadier. - Place the tomato hats on the side (or discard,) that the egg can cook properly.
Pic11: finally donePic12: soft eggs are my favorite
Pic13: all mixed up
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Bake at 350 ºF for 10-15 minutes until the egg whites have set to your preferred doneness.
Alternatively, use the broiler, but that might overcook the eggs before the spinach warms through. - Serve and enjoy.
tomato, spinach, egg, no meat
The process is simpler without the meat.
Directions
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Pic14-16: egg, spinach, no meat- Empty the tomatoes. Place open tomato in ramekin.
- Scoop 1-2 tbsp. cooked spinach. Break an egg on top.
- Bake 15 minutes @ 350 ºF
- Serve and enjoy.