Bife à Cavalo (Steak and Eggs Recipe)
Bife à Cavalo beautifully seasoned and cooked to perfection is sure to become one of your most treasured keto breakfast recipes. This delicious Brazilian steak and eggs is surprisingly easy to make with only 5 ingredients in your own home.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
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- 2 rib eye steaks (3/4-inch thick, 15-ounce)
- 2 teaspoons salt (divided)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (divided)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large eggs (also known as sunny-side up eggs)
Instructions
- 1
Before you begin, be sure to remove the steaks from the fridge and let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. This helps ensure the steak cooks as evenly as possible. Season the steaks on both sides with 1 3/4 tsp salt and 3/4 tsp pepper.
- 2
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and then the steaks. Cook for either 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium or 5-6 minutes per side for medium to well done. Remove the steaks and place on a plate to rest while you cook the eggs.
- 3
Cook the eggs in the same skillet. See how to cook perfect sunny side up eggs. It takes about 2-3 minutes over medium-low heat. Season eggs with remaining salt and pepper. Serve each egg on top of each steak.