Beef Brunch Skillet Egg (Printable)
Tender beef, crisp potatoes, and baked eggs come together in a hearty skillet perfect for brunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 9 oz ground beef or thinly sliced steak
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 medium potatoes, diced
03 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 3.5 oz baby spinach
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Eggs
07 - 4 large eggs
→ Spices & Seasonings
08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
10 - 1 tsp salt
11 - ½ tsp dried thyme
→ Oils
12 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
14 - Grated cheddar or feta cheese
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and nearly tender, about 8–10 minutes.
02 - Add the remaining olive oil, onion, and bell pepper. Sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add the ground beef. Cook, breaking up the beef, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
04 - Season with smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and thyme. Mix well to combine.
05 - Add the spinach and cook until just wilted, about 1 minute.
06 - Use a spoon to create four wells in the mixture. Crack an egg into each well.
07 - Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and cook on low heat until eggs are just set, 5–7 minutes, or transfer to a 350°F oven for 7–10 minutes for firmer eggs.
08 - Garnish with fresh parsley and cheese if desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan so you spend more time eating and zero time scrubbing multiple pots
- The runny yolks create their own rich sauce when you break them over the savory beef and potatoes
02 -
- Cold eggs will take longer to set and might cook unevenly so take them out of the fridge while you prep everything else
- The pan continues cooking food even after you remove it from heat so pull the eggs slightly earlier than you think is necessary
03 -
- A cast iron skillet holds heat better than stainless steel and creates the best potato crust
- Sprinkle cheese over the whole thing during the last 2 minutes of cooking for an ultra melty topping