Steak and Eggs Florentine

  5.0 – 1 reviews  • Main Dish
Level: Easy
Total: 30 min
Active: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  2. 1 pound sirloin steak (1/2 to 1 inch thick)
  3. Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  4. 8 cups baby spinach (about 5 ounces)
  5. 4 English muffins, split and toasted
  6. 8 large eggs, plus 1 egg yolk
  7. 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  8. Juice of 1/2 lemon
  9. 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
  10. 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Instructions

  1. Bring 3 inches of water to a boil in a large wide pot. Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot. Season the steak with salt and pepper, add to the skillet and cook until browned, 2 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove to a cutting board to rest.
  2. Reduce the heat under the skillet to medium; add the spinach and 2 tablespoons water and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the English muffin halves among plates and top with the spinach. 
  3. Meanwhile, combine the egg yolk, butter, lemon juice and 1 tablespoon water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, whisking, until the butter melts and the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Add the tarragon and season with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm.
  4. Add the vinegar to the boiling water, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Crack an egg into a small bowl or ramekin and carefully slide the egg into the water; repeat with the remaining eggs. Cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still jiggly, about 3 minutes. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon, blot the bottoms dry on a kitchen towel and place on the English muffins. 
  5. Slice the steak against the grain and divide among the plates. Spoon the sauce over the eggs.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 790
Total Fat 56 grams
Saturated Fat 25 grams
Cholesterol 564 milligrams
Sodium 690 milligrams
Carbohydrates 28 grams
Dietary Fiber 2 grams
Protein 43 grams
Sugar 2 grams

Reviews

Barbara Jackson
So good. Great for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. I didn’t have fresh tarragon but I think the dried tarragon in my spice rack worked just fine.

 

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