Steak & Eggs Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

Grilled steak with eggs (Over easy). Served with Potatoes & tortillas.

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Ingredients

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Steak

Method

Steak

1

Bring steak to room temperature

Remove the steak from the refrigerator 30–45 minutes before cooking to come to room temperature. Pat dry on both sides with paper towels.

2

Season

Rub 1 tablespoon olive oil evenly over both sides. Sprinkle 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder on both sides, pressing lightly so seasoning adheres.

3

Preheat grill or skillet

Preheat a grill to high (around 500°F/260°C) or place a heavy cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking lightly (about 5–7 minutes).

4

Cook steak

If grilling: place steak over direct high heat. For medium-rare (recommended), grill 4–5 minutes per side depending on thickness (about 1" thickness). If using a cast-iron skillet: add 1 tbsp butter to the hot pan and sear steak 3–4 minutes per side, spooning melted butter over the top during the last minute. Use an instant-read thermometer: 125–130°F for medium-rare, 135°F for medium.

5

Rest

Transfer steak to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil. Rest 5–10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Slice against the grain into 1/4"–1/2" slices before serving.

Potatoes

6

Prepare potatoes

Wash and peel the potatoes if desired. Cut into 1/2" dice. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

7

Season potatoes

In a large bowl toss diced potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 3/4 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.

8

Cook potatoes

Heat a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned potatoes in a single layer. Cook, stirring every 3–4 minutes, until golden brown and crisp on the edges and tender inside, about 12–15 minutes total. If they begin to stick or brown too fast, reduce heat to medium. Optionally cover for 2–3 minutes midway to help them soften, then uncover to crisp.

9

Finish

Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in chopped parsley if using. Keep warm until serving.

Eggs

10

Prepare skillet

When the steak is resting and potatoes are nearly done, heat a 10" nonstick skillet over medium-low to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and let it foam.

11

Cook eggs over-easy

Crack eggs into the pan, leaving space between them. Season each with a pinch of salt (about 1/8 tsp per egg) and a grind of pepper. Cook until the whites are mostly set, about 2–3 minutes. Carefully flip each egg using a thin spatula and cook for an additional 15–25 seconds for over-easy (yolk still runny). Remove to a warm plate immediately.

12

Alternative: Basted eggs

If flipping is difficult, spoon the foaming butter over the whites repeatedly for 45–60 seconds until whites set but yolks remain runny.

Tortillas & Plating

13

Warm tortillas

Warm tortillas on a dry skillet over medium heat for about 20–30 seconds per side, or wrap in foil and heat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 8–10 minutes. Keep wrapped to stay warm.

14

Assemble and serve

Arrange sliced steak, potatoes and one or two over-easy eggs per plate. Serve with warm tortillas, lime wedges, and hot sauce or salsa on the side. Guests can place steak and potatoes into a tortilla and top with a runny egg, or enjoy components side-by-side. Serve immediately.

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