Steak and eggs with crispy potatoes

🥩🍳 Steak and Eggs with Crispy Potatoes

A classic hearty breakfast or brunch: juicy steak, fried eggs, and

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golden crispy potatoes.

🥔 Ingredients

For the crispy potatoes

• 3 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or russet), diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

For the steak

• 1 ribeye, sirloin, or strip steak
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 clove garlic (optional)
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)

For the eggs

• 2–4 eggs
• 1 tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Crispy Potatoes

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add diced potatoes in a single layer.
3. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
4. Cook 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and crispy.

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2️⃣ Cook the Steak

1. Pat the steak dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Heat a skillet over high heat with oil or butter.
3. Cook steak 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust to preference).
4. Add garlic and herbs during the last minute and spoon butter over the steak.
5. Remove and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

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3️⃣ Fry the Eggs

1. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
2. Crack eggs into the pan.
3. Cook sunny-side up or over-easy until the whites set.
4. Season with salt and pepper.

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🍽️ Serve

• Plate crispy potatoes, sliced steak, and eggs together.
• Optional toppings:
  • chopped parsley
  • hot sauce
  • avocado slices

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⭐ Pro Tips

• Let steak rest before cutting so it stays juicy.
• For extra crispy potatoes, parboil them for 5 minutes before frying.
• Use cast iron for the best steak sear.

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If you’d like, I can also show you:
🔥 The Gordon Ramsay method for steak and eggs
🥔 Restaurant-style breakfast potatoes (super crispy secret)
🥩 How steakhouses cook perfect steak in a pan.