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Lomo a lo pobre (Chilean steak with fries and fried eggs)

Lomo a lo pobre is a Chilean dish made of steak, homemade fries, soft caramelized onions and two fried eggs per plate. For 4 people, it takes 45 minutes and stays easy to make, at €4.20 per serving. The key is cooking the onions low and slow and getting the eggs just right.

Tonight, Chile's most generous plate, lomo a lo pobre, steak, fries, caramelized onions and two fried eggs on top.

Lomo a lo pobre (Chilean steak with fries and fried eggs)
Total time
45 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€4.20
Calories per person
760 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
The kids
They generally like it

Lomo a lo pobre piles a well seared steak, crisp fries, sweet soft onions and two fried eggs onto one plate, with the runny yolk spilling over everything. It's a dish built on contrast, crunchy fries, melting onions, tender steak and that golden yolk tying it all together.

This is the kind of meal to bring out on a Sunday night with the family, when you want something hearty and comforting without spending hours cooking. Kids usually love the fries and fried egg combo, and adults appreciate just how generous the plate is. Plan on big portions, this dish never leaves leftovers.

The ingredients

4 people

Butcher

  • Rumsteck or sirloin steak 4

Fruits and vegetables

  • Potatoes 1 kg
  • Onions 3

Dairy

  • Eggs 8
  • Butter 30 g

Pantry

  • Sugaroften in the pantry 1 tsp
  • Oiloften in the pantry 6 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Eggs

The step by step recipe

  1. Cut the potatoes into thick fries and bake them at 220°C with 3 tablespoons of oil. 30 min

    Flip them halfway through so they brown evenly.

  2. Thinly slice the onions and cook them over low heat with the butter, a pinch of salt and the sugar. 20 min

    Stir occasionally, they shouldn't brown too fast.

  3. Season the steaks with salt and pepper, sear them in a very hot pan with a little oil. 8 min

    Take the meat out of the fridge 20 minutes before cooking.

  4. Fry the eggs in another pan with the remaining oil. 5 min

    Cover the pan for a minute so the whites set without hardening the yolks.

  5. Plate the steaks over the fries, top with the caramelized onions and place two eggs on each plate.

    Serve right away, this dish doesn't like to wait.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick a firm, waxy potato so your fries hold their shape well in the oven.
  • Get the onions and fries ready before cooking the meat, the steak and eggs come last and should hit the table hot.
  • Use two separate pans for the steak and the eggs so you can time both without rushing.

The variations

  • Swap the rumsteck for ribeye or tenderloin if you prefer a more tender cut.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace the steak with a thick slice of seared halloumi or a portobello steak.
  • For kids in a hurry, serve the fries and eggs on the side with the steak sliced into small strips.

What to serve it with

  • A fresh tomato salad
  • A glass of red grape juice
  • Chilean pebre sauce on the side

Storage

The caramelized onions and fries keep for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container. Reheat the fries in the oven so they crisp back up. Skip storing the cooked steak and eggs, they taste much better made fresh right before serving.

Questions about this dish

Can you make the onions ahead of time?

Yes, the caramelized onions can be made the day before and gently reheated in a pan. They actually turn out even softer after a night in the fridge.

What's the best doneness for the steak?

Lomo a lo pobre is traditionally served medium rare, but you can adjust to your taste. Always let the meat sit out for 20 minutes before cooking for more even results.

Can you use frozen fries instead of homemade?

Yes, that's a good shortcut on a busy weeknight. Just follow the cooking instructions on the package so they stay crisp.

How do you get fried eggs with a runny yolk?

Cook the eggs over medium heat and cover the pan for the last minute of cooking. This sets the whites without hardening the yolk.

How long does it take to make a lomo a lo pobre?

Count 45 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in a lomo a lo pobre?

About 760 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a lomo a lo pobre cost?

About €4.20 per serving, or €16.80 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains eggs. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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