Egg sauce is a versatile and flavorful dish that pairs perfectly with cooked white yam, rice, pasta or even bread. It's a quick and easy recipe that can be made with leftover beef or freshly cooked meat. The combination of fresh tomatoes, peppers, and eggs creates a rich and satisfying...

Beef egg Sauce( Nigerian style) recipe
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
30min

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 portion)
  • Meat (cooked with curry, seasoning cube, thyme, and salt or leftover beef)
    Meat (cooked with curry, seasoning cube, thyme, and salt or leftover beef)
    1
  • eggs Eggs
    eggs Eggs
    6
  • Vegetable oil
    Vegetable oil
    3tbsp
  • Fresh pepper
    Fresh pepper
    4
  • Fresh tomatoes
    Fresh tomatoes
    16
  • Maggi seasoning cubes
    Maggi seasoning cubes
    3
  • Medium-sized onion
    Medium-sized onion
    1/2
  • Dry pepper
    Dry pepper
    1tsp
  • Salt
    Salt
    1/2tsp

How to make Beef egg Sauce( Nigerian style)

  1. Step 1

    Heat vegetable oil in a pot and stir-fry the sliced onions for 1 minute.

    Step 1.1: Heat vegetable oil in a pot and stir-fry the sliced onions for 1 minute
    Step 1.2: Heat vegetable oil in a pot and stir-fry the sliced onions for 1 minute
    Step 1.3: Heat vegetable oil in a pot and stir-fry the sliced onions for 1 minute
    Step 1.4: Heat vegetable oil in a pot and stir-fry the sliced onions for 1 minute
  2. Step 2

    Add the sliced fresh tomatoes and stir-fry for a few minutes.

    Step 1.1: Add the sliced fresh tomatoes and stir-fry for a few minutes
    Step 1.2: Add the sliced fresh tomatoes and stir-fry for a few minutes
  3. Step 3

    Add the chopped fresh peppers, dry pepper, salt, and seasoning cubes. Stir-fry for 10 -115minutes.

    Step 1.1: Add the chopped fresh peppers, dry pepper, salt, and seasoning cubes
    Step 1.2: Add the chopped fresh peppers, dry pepper, salt, and seasoning cubes
    Step 1.3: Add the chopped fresh peppers, dry pepper, salt, and seasoning cubes
    Step 1.4: Add the chopped fresh peppers, dry pepper, salt, and seasoning cubes
    Step 1.5: Add the chopped fresh peppers, dry pepper, salt, and seasoning cubes
  4. Step 4

    Add the cooked beef and beef stock to the pot. Stir properly.

    Step 1.1: Add the cooked beef and beef stock to the pot
    Step 1.2: Add the cooked beef and beef stock to the pot
    Step 1.3: Add the cooked beef and beef stock to the pot
  5. Step 5

    Whisk the eggs together and pour them evenly over the sauce in the pot.

    Step 1.1: Whisk the eggs together and pour them evenly over the sauce in the pot
    Step 1.2: Whisk the eggs together and pour them evenly over the sauce in the pot
    Step 1.3: Whisk the eggs together and pour them evenly over the sauce in the pot
  6. Step 6

    Cover and cook on very low heat for 1 minute before stirring.

  7. Step 7

    Stir for 2 minutes to allow the sauce to incorporate into the eggs properly.

    Step 1.1: Stir for 2 minutes to allow the sauce to incorporate into the eggs properly
    Step 1.2: Stir for 2 minutes to allow the sauce to incorporate into the eggs properly
  8. Step 8

    Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

    Step 1.1: Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

90.0kcal (4.5%)

Protein

0.0g

Carbs

0.1g (0.05%)

Sugars

0.0g

Healthy Fat

8.8g

Unhealthy Fat

1.4g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. If you're not a fan of spicy food, reduce the dry pepper to half a teaspoon.

  2. This dish pairs well with cooked white pasta,yam, rice, bread, or even bread toast.

  3. Use leftover beef to save time, or cook fresh meat with curry, seasoning cubes, thyme, and salt until tender.

FAQS

  1. Can I use leftover meat for this recipe?

    Yes, leftover beef works perfectly for this recipe and saves cooking time.

  2. What can I serve with egg sauce?

    Egg sauce is best enjoyed with cooked white yam, rice, bread, or even bread toast.

  3. How can I reduce the spiciness of the dish?

    You can reduce the spiciness by using only half a teaspoon of dry pepper or omitting it altogether.

  4. Can I use other types of meat instead of beef?

    Yes, you can use other types of meat like chicken or turkey, but ensure they are cooked until tender.

  5. How do I know when the egg sauce is ready?

    The egg sauce is ready when the eggs are fully cooked and well incorporated into the sauce after stirring for 2 minutes.

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