Vietnamese Beef Steak with Egg

Step 1

Pat the 1 lb beef steak dry and season both sides with the 0.5 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Mince the 2 garlic cloves and mix with the 2 tbsp soy sauce in a small bowl.

Step 3

Heat the 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a cast-iron or heavy skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the steak and sear for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until browned and cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate and let rest.

Step 4

Reduce heat to medium and add the 2 tbsp butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the garlic-soy mixture and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, scraping up any browned bits.

Step 5

Return the steak to the skillet, spoon the sauce over it, and push it to one side. Crack the 2 eggs into the empty side of the skillet.

Step 6

Cover the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until the egg whites are set but yolks are still runny. Serve immediately with the steak and eggs on a warm plate.

Step 7

Slice the steak against the grain and serve with the fried eggs, spooning any extra sauce from the skillet over the top.