Entree: Brazil – Bife a Cavalo (Beef steak topped with a fried egg)

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 2

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 15 min

Additional 5 min

Total 25 min

Ingredients

- 2 beef steaks, approx. 8 oz (225 g) each (such as sirloin steak)
- 2 large eggs, approx. 2 oz (57 g) each
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (0.2 oz / 6 g)
- 2 tbsp (28 g) butter

Instructions

1. Pat steaks dry and bring to room temperature. Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and melt 1 tbsp (14 g) butter until foaming; add minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
2. Add steaks to the skillet and sear 3–5 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust time for thickness and desired doneness), basting with garlic butter as they cook.
3. Transfer steaks to a plate to rest for 5 minutes. Wipe the skillet if desired, then melt remaining 1 tbsp (14 g) butter and cook the eggs sunny-side up or to your preference.
4. Place the fried eggs atop each rested steak and serve immediately.