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An easy breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Steak and Eggs is a protein-packed skillet meal that’s especially flavorful thanks to a blended garlic, parsley, and vinegar sauce.
If you need a good but easy steak recipe, try my Alfredo pasta steak for a creamy and indulgent dinner option. And for a quick and flavorful bite, my garlic butter steak bites are a must-try. Both recipes are packed with savory goodness and are perfect for any steak lover looking to switch things up!
Easy Steak and Eggs Recipe
This is one of those dishes for when you’re just hungry. You know, when it’s been a little while since you had a solid, filling, protein-packed meal? This is, hands down, the best steak and eggs recipe – it’s quick, easy, and absolutely delicious! We’re talking bone-in ribeye steak, perfectly fried eggs cooked in the same skillet as the steak, and a flavor-packed blended garlic and herb sauce. This dish will fill you up and satisfy your craving for a good, square meal.
Steak and eggs are a great breakfast or brunch option to kick off a holiday or long weekend. You also might want to make it for a filling breakfast-for-dinner, aka brinner. It’s a nice change from carb-laden breakfast treats, although I have a soft spot for those, too. If you’ve never made a steak and eggs recipe at home before, I hope this one inspires you to give it a try because it’s so dang easy!
Ingredients You’ll Need
This recipe shines thanks to its simple ingredients. If you really want the best steak and eggs possible, go for high-quality, fresh ingredients. The sauce is especially vibrant with fresh lemon, garlic, and parsley—it is a simplified chimichurri sauce, if you will.
- Steak: I recommend using bone-in ribeye steak, but there are lots of good options! See the list below.
- Salt and Pepper: Use kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
- Butter and Olive Oil: Together, real butter and olive oil add incredible flavor to this simple skillet meal.
- Eggs: You’ll need a couple of large whole eggs. Free range organic eggs tend to be the most flavorful.
Ingredients For The Garlic Parsley Sauce
- Olive Oil: The bold taste of extra virgin olive oil is perfect in this blended sauce, but you could also use regular olive oil or avocado oil.
- Parsley: You’ll need a medium bunch of fresh parsley.
- Garlic: Fresh garlic is best for this recipe.
- Red Wine Vinegar: Swap out your favorite vinegar if you don’t have red wine vinegar.
- Lemon Juice: This adds a bright fresh note to the sauce. Fresh is preferable, but bottled is fine, too.
- Salt and Black Pepper: To enhance the flavors.
What kind of steak is used for steak and eggs?
Glad you asked! You can make this recipe with ground beef patties or cube steaks, but what you’re looking for is a well-marbled and tender cut of steak, and there are quite a few of those to choose from, including:
- Ribeye
- Chuck Eye
- Sirloin
- New York Strip
- Porterhouse
- T-Bone
- Filet Mignon
How to Make Steak and Eggs
Cooking a steak and eggs breakfast is easy when you have a good, heavy cast-iron skillet. The eggs cook up especially tasty and crispy when made in the same pan as the steak drippings.
- Prep the Steak: Take the steak out of the fridge and pat it dry with paper towels. Sprinkle it generously with salt and pepper, and set it aside for 20 to 30 minutes. You can cover it with a clean tea towel, paper towels, or a plate.
- Cook the Steak. Melt the butter and heat the oil together in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place the steak in the hot skillet and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side or until browned.
- Add the Eggs to the Skillet. Push the steak to the side of the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the eggs, being careful not to break the yolks. Season the eggs with salt and pepper.
- Cover and Cook. When the whites of the eggs start to set, cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the eggs are done. At this point, the steak’s internal temperature should register between 130˚F and 135˚F.
- Finish the Dish. Take the steak from the skillet and place it on a cutting board. Allow it to rest for about 5 minutes before cutting and serving. Meanwhile, combine the sauce ingredients in a blender and pulse until thoroughly combined. Serve the steak and eggs warm with the freshly made sauce.
Recipe Tips
Making steak n eggs is easy, and it gets easier with practice. These handy tips will make this easy recipe even more foolproof.
- Cook the eggs separately: If you’re concerned that you’ll overcook the eggs, try making them in the same skillet as the steak, but after the steak is out of the skillet and resting on the cutting board.
- Rest the steak: Allowing the steak to rest before slicing helps keep it juicy and flavorful.
- Use a proper skillet: Using a cast iron skillet can give the steak a nice, even sear.
- Use thin steaks: A thin-cut steak cooks much faster and is perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Herbs & Butter: Adding herbs and butter towards the end of cooking the steak is a great way to add more flavor.
- Swap the sauce: You can use chimichurri, Hollandaise, salsa, or even ketchup instead of the garlic-parsley sauce.
Serving Suggestions
For a perfect steak and eggs breakfast, try pairing it with a fresh and sweet Moscato fruit salad, which looks like a bowlful of jewels. Add some asparagus for a balanced meal; steam it or use a grill pan to make easy grilled asparagus. And don’t forget the potatoes! Achieve crispy, hash-like goodness effortlessly with a batch of crispy air fryer potatoes, seasoned with herb butter. These sides will take your steak and eggs to the next level.
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
While the eggs are best enjoyed fresh, you can easily slice and store any leftover steak. Just pop it into a zip-top bag and refrigerate or freeze. Refrigerated leftover steak will keep for 3 days, and frozen leftover steak will keep for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before using.
You can serve leftover steak slices cold to make a steak salad or reheat them in a covered skillet on low heat until steaming hot all the way through. Don’t overcook the steak, as it will dry out.
More Skillet Meal Ideas
- Chicken and Vegetables Skillet
- Skillet Egg Roll in a Bowl
- Steak Fried Rice
- Skillet Zucchini and Mushrooms
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Ingredients
For the Steak and Eggs:
- 8 ounces bone-in ribeye steak, you can also use t-bone steak, sirloin, New York strip, porterhouse, etc…
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large eggs
For the Garlic Parsley Sauce:
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¾ cup parsley leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Take the steak out of the fridge and pat it dry with paper towels. Season the steak with salt and pepper, and set it aside for 20 minutes to come to room temperature.
- Melt the butter and heat the oil in a large 12-inch cast iron skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the steak to the hot skillet and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side or until browned.
- Push the steak to the side and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Add the eggs to the skillet, careful not to break the yolk. To prevent breaking up the yolks, I crack the eggs in a cup with a spout, first, then I carefully add them to the skillet, one by one. Season the eggs with salt and pepper.
- When the whites of the eggs start to set, cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the eggs are done. At this point, the steak’s internal temperature should register between 130˚F and 135˚F. Use an Instant Read Meat Thermometer to check for doneness.
- Remove the steak from the skillet and transfer it to a cutting board; let it rest for 5 minutes before cutting.
- Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the olive oil, parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; pulse until thoroughly combined.
- Serve the steak and eggs with a drizzle of the garlic parsley sauce.
Notes
- Room Temperature Steak: You want your meat to cook evenly from edge to center; therefore, the closer it is to room temperature before cooking, the more evenly it will cook.
- Cook Separately: If you worry about overcooking the eggs, consider preparing them separately after the steak has been cooked. You can use the same skillet to benefit from the remaining flavors.
- Rest the Steak Properly: Giving the steak time to rest after cooking ensures it retains its juiciness and flavor.
- Cast Iron Skillet: Opt for a cast iron skillet to achieve a uniformly seared and flavorful steak.
- Use Thin-Cut Steaks for a quicker cooking process, making it an excellent choice for a speedy breakfast or brunch.
- Herbs And Butter: Adding herbs and butter towards the end of cooking the steak is a great way to add more flavor.
- Garlic Parsley Sauce: This recipe makes more than you will use because you only need about two tablespoons of sauce per person. Store extras in the fridge for up to a week.
- Finishing Sauce: Instead of the garlic-parsley sauce, you can use chimichurri, Hollandaise, salsa, or anything else you enjoy.
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
I will definitely make it again and again! It is so good!
That’s great to hear! I’m very glad you enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
Love making this for brunch. Simple but always so delicious!
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Such a rich and flavorful meal. Love it so much!
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This Steak and Eggs is look incredibly delicious!
Thank you so much! I hope you’ll enjoy it! 🙂
I cannot wait to make this! Whenever we go to a restaurant for breakfast, I always order steak and eggs. I’ve never made it at home before.
I hope you’ll love it! Thank YOU! 🙂
My husband loves this combination! I love how you made this I cannot wait to give it a go!
Thank you so much! I hope you and your husband will enjoy it! 🙂
This recipe was perfection. I made it for brunch this past weekend, and all my guests loved it!
That’s wonderful! I’m very happy everyone loved it! Thank you for chiming in! 🙂
I could start any day with this meal!! Hearty & so delicious!! Steak & eggs make the best combination!
Its so delicious! I hope you’ll enjoy it! Thank YOU! 🙂