Diner classic done right, seared steak, runny yolks, golden potatoes and garlicky mushrooms

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Ingredients

• steak (sirloin or strip)400 g
• egg4 ea
• yellow potato3 ea
• butter3 tbsp
• garlic3 cloves
• chivesa small bunch
• hot sauce1 tbsp
• cremini mushroom200 g

Method

1Crisp the potatoes

• •Cut the potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes, skin on.
• •Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
• •Cook the potatoes 12 to 15 minutes, tossing every few minutes, until golden and crisp.
• •Season to taste and move them to a warm plate.

2Sear the steak

• •Pat the steak dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
• •Raise the heat to high until the pan just starts to smoke.
• •Sear the steak 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply browned and it reads 130F for medium-rare.
• •Drop in 2 tbsp of the butter and 2 smashed cloves of garlic and baste the steak 30 seconds.
• •Rest the steak 5 minutes on a board.

3Fry the eggs

• •Reduce the heat to medium and crack the eggs into the pan's butter.
• •Fry 2 to 3 minutes until the whites are set and the yolks still runny.

4Garlicky mushrooms

• •Meanwhile, slice the mushrooms 1/4 inch thick.
• •Melt the remaining butter in the steak pan over medium-high heat.
• •Add the mushrooms and cook 5 minutes until browned.
• •Add the remaining minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then season with salt.

5Plate

• •Slice the rested steak against the grain.
• •Plate the steak, eggs and potatoes.
• •Spoon the mushrooms alongside.
• •Snip the chives over everything and serve with the hot sauce.