Steak and Eggs

A breakfast that takes 30 minutes to cook may not be practical on weekdays, but this is a weekend favorite. Make extra steak and have a great steak salad for lunch or dinner.

Makes four regular portions of 4-oz steak + 2 eggs and sauce, or 8 WLS portions of 2-oz steak + 1 egg and sauce.

Serves 8

Beef & Marinade

• 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbs lime juice
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 pound skirt steak cut into either 4 or 8 servings
• 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Eggs & Sauce

• 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 small onions, sliced
• 4 scallions, sliced lengthwise
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 8 eggs
• 2 tbs water

Whisk oil, lime juice, garlic, and scallions in a small bowl. Place meat into a large zip top bag. Add marinade to meat, seal and shake to coat meat. Place in refrigerator, turning once, for at least one hour or overnight.

Heat 2 tsps oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add onions and scallions; cook, stirring often, until softened but not browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Add tomatoes and garlic; reduce heat to medium low and cook until tomatoes begin to release their juices about 8 to 10 minutes.

Push tomato and onion sauce to the sides of the pan. Add 1 tsp of oil to the center of the pan and increase heat to medium Crack eggs into the pan; add water, cover and cook until the eggs are set, 3 to 4 minutes.

Meanwhile heat the remaining 1 tsp of oil into a large skillet over high heat. Remove the meat from the marinade, blotting any excess; season with salt and pepper and add to skillet. Cook to desired doneness, about 1 - 2 minutes per side, depending on thickness.

Divide meat among serving plates, top with an egg and sauce.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ready in: 30 minutes

Nutrition Facts: Nutrition (per serving): 229.9 calories; 59 percent calories from fat; 14.8g total fat; 273.1mg cholesterol; 197.5mg sodium; 383.1mg potassium; 4.4g carbohydrates; 0.8g fiber; 1.7g sugar; 19.0g protein.

Cooking Tips - When making this recipe simply double the marinade and meat. Prepare 1/2 as directed for steak and eggs breakfast. Grill the second portion of steak for steak salad later in the week.