Tiroler Gröstl (Alpine Crispy Potato, Beef & Caramelized Onion Skillet with Fried Egg) – Authentic Austria Recipe
Tyrolean mountain hut favorite frying golden potatoes, beef, and onions with aromatic caraway and a runny egg.
- Country of Origin
- 🇦🇹 Austria (Central Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Sliced waxy potatoes pan-crisped, Diced seared beef or bacon, Caramelized onions and sunny-side egg, Toasted caraway seeds, Marjoram
Ingredients for Tiroler Gröstl (Alpine Crispy Potato, Beef & Caramelized Onion Skillet with Fried Egg) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) sliced waxy potatoes pan-crisped, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups diced seared beef or bacon, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup caramelized onions and sunny-side egg
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with toasted caraway seeds
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Austria seasoning (marjoram, butter, fresh parsley)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and toasted caraway seeds for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add sliced waxy potatoes pan-crisped and diced seared beef or bacon along with marjoram, butter, fresh parsley, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with caramelized onions and sunny-side egg and serve straight from the skillet.