Steak and Eggs

Ingredients · 2 servings

• 2Steak
• 4Egg
• 2 tbspButter
• ¾ tspSalt
• 1 tspBlack pepper, freshly ground

Equipment

stovetop, skillet, tongs, spoon, plate, instant read thermometer

Instructions

1. 1
   Gather Ingredients

   Gather steak, eggs, butter, salt, and black pepper, then set out a skillet, tongs, spoon, plate, and instant read thermometer. · 5 min

   What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are within reach.

2. 2
   Heat Skillet

   Heat a heavy skillet over medium high heat, add 20 g butter, and season the steaks with salt and black pepper. · 3 min

   What to look for: The butter foams and the skillet feels very hot.

3. 3
   Sear Steak

   Sear the steaks for 3 minutes per side, spooning foaming butter over the top during the final minute. · 6 min

   When it is done: Check the center for 63°C / 145°F for medium doneness, then rest before serving.

4. 4
   Rest Steak

   Rest the steaks on a warm plate for 5 minutes so the juices settle before slicing. · 5 min

   What to look for: The steaks release a small amount of clear juice on the plate.

5. 5
   Fry Eggs

   Fry the eggs in the remaining 8 g butter until the whites are set and the yolks stay glossy. · 4 min

   What to look for: The whites are opaque and the yolks look shiny and soft.

6. 6
   Serve Hot

   Serve the steaks with 2 fried eggs per plate, spooning any pan butter over the meat. · 2 min

   What to look for: Each plate has steak, glossy eggs, and a light buttery sheen.