There are few things more sacred in our world than a proper Argentine asado. Not just a barbecue—let’s make that clear. An asado is a ritual, an hours-long affair that turns grilling into a full-blown cultural event. Think less “let’s throw some burgers on the gas grill” and more “we’ve been slow-cooking this ribeye on wood coals since before lunch, and dinner’s still not ready.”

An asado is about the tira de asado, the vacío, the achuras—those glorious offal bits that would send your average backyard griller into a tailspin. It’s about fire, patience, salty chorizo, unhurried conversation, and the occasional debate about how to flip a steak (or not).

But of all the things we expected to spark international controversy online, it wasn’t the mollejas. It wasn’t the blood sausage. It wasn’t even the chinchulines (we get it, intestines aren’t for everyone).

It was… an egg.

More specifically, an egg cooked inside a red pepper on the grill. Alongside the steak. And folks, we posted it with love. A simple snapshot of a teammate’s weekend asado, nestled among sizzling eggs and steak, meant to showcase the beauty of variety on the parrilla. What happened next? The post got people on Reddit talking—with 350,000 views in hours and landing the top post of r/steak that day.

And what got people talking? You guessed it. That cheeky little egg in a pepper.

Eggs and Steak: A Grilling Revelation (Apparently)

Let’s back up for a second. In Argentina—and other southern parts of Latin America—grilled red peppers with eggs are not just a thing. They’re the thing. They’re the side dish that appears halfway through the asado, when the fire’s still hot but everyone’s already a few glasses of wine deep. Think of them as the cool cousin to your main event eggs and steak. They’re savory, smoky, and ridiculously easy to make.

Apparently, this concept was… shocking to the average US Redditor. Here are a few of our favorite reactions:

MooPig48: “I totally thought they al

l had a baby pepper growing inside of them lol”
Celesteven: “I thought this was r/stonerfood for a second. That egg pepper looks fire.”
X_Agrippa: “Waitsminnit here… eggs in peppers?”
unusual_math: “Eggs in peppers... You God damned genius.”
WhiskyMC: “Wait a minute. You can put eggs into peppers like that??”
coochiesmasher1: “I thought this was a steak sub? Not a grilled pepper and egg sub? /s”

Safe to say, we stirred the pot. But hey, if eggs and steak aren’t worth debating online, what is?

Egg Prices, Shortages, and Grilled Solutions

In a world where egg prices have yo-yoed thanks to inflation, shortages, and more drama than a telenovela, finding clever ways to stretch a humble egg is practically a public service. So if you’re already firing up the grill for steak, tossing in some eggs—in colorful little pepper boats, no less—is a no-brainer.

Plus, have you seen how pretty they look?

How to Make the Now-Infamous Eggs in Peppers

Ingredients

Red bell peppers (cut in halves, lengthwise)
Eggs (one per pepper half)
Salt, to taste

Instructions

Cut the red peppers in half and clean out the seeds.
Place the pepper halves directly on the grill over medium heat. Cook for 5–7 minutes until they start to soften.
It’s a choose your own adventure at this point. Want to add some mozzarella to the bottom of the pepper, you can do that! I personally don’t, but you can make it your own.
Carefully crack one egg into each pepper half.
Season with salt (or add cheese and bacon, if you’re feeling extra).
Grill until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still jiggly, approximately 30-40 minutes. That’s the sweet spot. Keep in mind this isn’t a “time” thing. You need to eyeball it.

Serve them hot, preferably with a juicy tira de asado or vacío on the side. That’s how we do eggs and steak, and no, we’re not sorry about it.

So next time you light up the grill, don’t be afraid to get a little eggy. Whether you're deep into the world of asado or just curious about new ways to enjoy eggs and steak, this little red pepper hack is worth the hype—and possibly, the internet debate.

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