Steak with Egg on Top
A quick and satisfying steak topped with a fried egg, cooked in the same pan for extra flavor. Perfect for breakfast or a fast weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 45g
Ingredients
- 1 piece (about 6 oz) beef steak (such as sirloin or ribeye)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pat the steak dry with paper towels and season both sides with the 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
- 2
Heat the 1 tsp olive oil in a skillet over high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the steak and cook for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until browned and cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
Reduce heat to medium and add the 1 tbsp butter to the skillet. Crack the 1 egg into the pan and fry until the white is set and the edges are crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Place the fried egg on top of the steak and serve immediately, spooning any pan butter over the egg if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- paper towels
- plate
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