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Crispy Ultimate Steak and Eggs Breakfast Skillet

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A hearty and satisfying breakfast skillet featuring crispy seared steak, eggs cooked to your liking, and optional crispy potatoes, perfect for a quick and delicious morning meal.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces ribeye or sirloin steak, about 1-inch thick
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 small sprig fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup baby potatoes or hash browns, par-cooked and crispy (optional)
  • A handful of green onions or chives, thinly sliced for garnish
  • Hot sauce or ketchup, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Take your steak out of the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature. Pat it dry with paper towels, then season generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. If using baby potatoes, boil them until just tender (about 10 minutes). Drain and lightly smash them with the bottom of a glass. In your skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat and cook the potatoes until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
  3. Heat the olive oil in your cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place the steak in the pan and don’t move it for 3-4 minutes to develop a crust. Flip and sear the other side for another 3 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, smashed garlic, and herbs to the pan. Tilt the skillet and spoon the melted butter over the steak repeatedly for about 2 minutes.
  5. Remove the steak and let it rest on a plate for 5-7 minutes.
  6. In the same skillet, reduce heat to low. Crack in the eggs gently, season with salt and pepper, and cook until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 3-4 minutes. For over-easy, flip carefully and cook an additional minute.
  7. Return the crispy potatoes to the skillet around the eggs. Slice the rested steak against the grain into strips and arrange on top.
  8. Sprinkle with chopped green onions or chives. Serve immediately with your favorite hot sauce or ketchup on the side.

Notes

Bring steak to room temperature before cooking for a better crust. Use a cast iron skillet for best sear. Cook eggs on low heat to avoid rubbery texture. Rest steak before slicing to lock in juices. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain crispiness. For more done steak, finish in a 400°F oven for 3-5 minutes. Swap butter with coconut oil or vegan butter for dairy-free option.

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