Bife a Caballo

Ingredients

• 4 sirloin or ribeye steaks (6-8 oz each)
• salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 1 lb russet potatoes, cut into fries
• oil, for frying
• chimichurri, to serve (optional)

Before you cook

• Pat the steaks dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
• Cut the potatoes into fries and soak them in cold water for 20 minutes, then drain and pat dry.

Steps

1. Heat oil to 325°F (160°C) in a deep pot and fry the potatoes until pale and soft, about 5 minutes.
2. Lift the fries out and raise the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C).
3. Fry the potatoes a second time until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes.
4. Drain the fries on paper towels and season with salt.
5. Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over high heat.
6. Sear the steaks for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
7. Move the steaks to plates and let them rest for 3 minutes.
8. Wipe out the skillet and reduce the heat to medium.
9. Fry the eggs in the same skillet until the whites are set and the yolks stay runny.
10. Lay two fried eggs on top of each steak.
11. Pile the fries alongside and serve with chimichurri if using.