Corned beef with fried eggs

2 servings

30 minutes

Salted meat with fried eggs is a simple yet hearty dish of Russian cuisine, rooted in traditional peasant recipes. Salted meat, or dried beef, has a rich meaty flavor that pairs wonderfully with the tenderness of eggs and the aroma of fried potatoes. The slight tang of Worcestershire sauce and the spiciness of mustard make the dish even more expressive. Perfect for a late breakfast or a hearty dinner, this dish warms you up and provides a sense of home comfort. Onions and freshly ground black pepper add a mild sharpness, while the crispy crust of the potatoes makes the texture more interesting. It cooks quickly and doesn't require complex ingredients, making it a popular choice among lovers of tasty and nutritious food.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 741.4
• Proteins: 30g
• Fats: 53.7g
• Carbohydrates: 35.1g

Ingredients

• Corned beef: 200 g
• Chicken egg (large): 2 pc
• Worcestershire sauce: 2 tbsp
• Grainy mustard: 1 tsp
• Onion: 1 head
• Potato: 275 g
• Peanut butter: 3 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the piece of meat lengthwise with a sharp knife, then cut each half into 4 pieces. Dice each piece into 1 cm cubes and transfer to a bowl. In a cup, mix Worcestershire sauce and mustard, pour over the meat, and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Corned beef: 200 g
   • Worcestershire sauce: 2 tablespoons
   • Grainy mustard: 1 teaspoon

2. Clean the onion and cut it in half, thinly slice into half-rings. Wash the potatoes and cut them into 1 cm cubes without peeling. Place in a pot, cover with boiling water, add salt, cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes. Transfer to a colander and cover with a towel to absorb the steam.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head
   • Potato: 275 g
   • Salt:  to taste

3. Then heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan until it smokes, add chopped onion, stir, and sauté for 3 minutes until golden brown over high heat. Push the onion to one side of the pan, turn the heat to very high, add the potatoes, and brown them while stirring. Add more oil if necessary. Season with salt and pepper, and mix everything with a spatula.

   Required ingredients:

   • Peanut butter: 3 tablespoons
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Potato: 275 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste

4. After 6 minutes, add the beef, stir, and cook for another 3 minutes to heat the meat well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Corned beef: 200 g

5. Reduce the heat to a minimum. Fry the eggs in a small pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg (large): 2 pieces

6. Serve the meat on 2 warm plates, topped with eggs.