Steak & Eggs Recipe

Prepare steak

Bring skirt steak to room temperature for 20–30 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder; rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil to help the seasonings adhere.

Cook steak

Heat a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat until smoking lightly (about 3–5 minutes). Add the steak and sear without moving for 2–3 minutes to develop a dark crust. Flip and sear the other side 2–3 minutes for medium-rare (internal temp ~125–130°F / 52–54°C). For medium, cook 3–4 minutes per side.

Finish and rest

During the last 30–45 seconds of cooking, add 1 tablespoon butter to the pan and spoon the melted butter over the steak (baste) to add flavor. Transfer steak to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and rest for 5–8 minutes. After resting, slice against the grain into thin strips. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with optional lemon wedges.

Prepare potato

While the steak comes to room temperature, wash and peel the potato if desired. Cut into 1/2-inch dice. Place diced potato in a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes to remove excess starch, then drain and pat dry thoroughly.

Cook vegetables

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon butter. Once shimmering, add the diced potato in a single layer. Cook, undisturbed, 4–5 minutes to get a golden surface, then stir or flip pieces to brown other sides for another 4–6 minutes.

Add aromatics & season

Reduce heat to medium. Add the diced onion and green pepper to the potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and potatoes are cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Season with smoked paprika, dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook 1–2 more minutes to marry flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in chopped chives or parsley just before serving.

Fry eggs

When the steak has 5 minutes left to rest and the potatoes are finished, heat a nonstick or small skillet over medium-low heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and let it melt and foam. Crack two eggs into the pan. Cook until whites are set but yolks remain runny, about 2–3 minutes for sunny-side or 1 minute then flip for over-easy. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.

Assemble

Plate a portion of breakfast potatoes, arrange sliced skirt steak alongside or atop, and place two fried eggs on top or beside the steak. Spoon any reserved butter from the steak pan over the meat for extra flavor. Serve immediately.