Best Ever Steak and Eggs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course, Breakfast
Best Ever Steak and Eggs
Description
Best Ever Steak and Eggs features skirt steak seasoned and pan-seared for several minutes each side to achieve a dark crust and desired doneness. Resting before slicing thinly against the grain ensures tenderness. The fresh herb sauce contains chopped parsley, basil, chives, shallot, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes mixed with olive oil and red wine vinegar, seasoned with salt and pepper.
The combination of a well-seared steak with this herbaceous sauce adds brightness and complexity to the rich meat. Served alongside several fried eggs, the dish offers a filling meal with balanced flavors and a mix of textures—the crispy edges and tender center of the steak with the creamy yolks.
This dish works well as a hearty breakfast or brunch or even as a satisfying dinner. The use of fresh herbs brightens the savory steak and adds a fresh note that contrasts with the richness of the eggs.
Ingredients
- ½ cup parsley chopped fresh leaves
- ½ cup basil chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons chives chopped fresh
- 1 shallot diced, small
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 ½ pounds skirt steak
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 6 egg fried
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine parsley, basil, chives shallot, garlic and red pepper flakes. Whisk in olive oil and vinegar; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Using paper towels, pat both sides of the steak dry; season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat until very hot, about 1-2 minutes; add canola oil.
- Place the steak in the middle of the skillet and cook until a dark crust has formed, about 4-5 minutes. Using tongs, flip, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until desired doneness. Let rest 5 minutes.
- Thinly slice steak against the grain and serve with parsley mixture and eggs.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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