Steak and eggs

Steak and eggs is a dish prepared with beefsteak and eggs as primary ingredients.[1] It is most typically served as a breakfast or brunch food,[2][3] but may be consumed at any mealtime, such as for dinner in the evening.

Steak and eggs
Steak and eggs
CourseBreakfast brunch and dinner
Region or stateGlobal cuisine
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredientsbeefsteak and eggs

Ingredients

Various types of beefsteaks can be used, such as rib eye, strip, sirloin and flank,[1][2][4][5] among others. Additional ingredients may include bell pepper, garlic, onion, butter, salt, pepper, seasonings and others.[1][2] Accompaniments may include various sauces, such as steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chimichurri and others.[2][4]

Variations

Variations include steak and egg sandwiches, open sandwiches and steak and Eggs Benedict.[3][6] A version of steak and egg salad utilizes greens such as arugula, poached eggs and steak.[7]

  • A steak and egg sandwich with bacon and cheddar cheese
  • An open sandwich prepared with steak and eggs
  • Steak and Eggs Benedict
  • Steak and eggs at a restaurant, with salad and onion rings
  • A unique version of steak and eggs with carpaccio beef, quail egg, deviled egg and vegetable salpicon

Steak and eggs is the traditional NASA astronaut's breakfast, first served to Alan Shepard before his flight on May 5, 1961.[8]

Having been a common breakfast in Australia in the first half of the 20th century, the meal is also the customary pre-landing breakfast of the United States Marine Corps, due to the Marines having copied it from Australian soldiers when the two countries campaigned together during the Pacific War.[9][10]

In the film Looper Bruce Willis's character orders steak and eggs.

See also

References
  1. Golson, Terry (30 May 2006). The Farmstead Egg Cookbook. p. 71. ISBN 9780312354589.
  2. Rice, William (January 1997). Steak Lover's Cookbook. p. 71. ISBN 9780761100805.
  3. Morgan, Jeff (25 October 2011). Simply Fresh: Casual Dining at Home. p. 60. ISBN 9781449408268.
  4. Dupin, Olivia (January 2013). The Complete Guide to Naturally Gluten-Free Foods. p. 84. ISBN 9781610586238.
  5. Paleo Breakfast Recipes.
  6. Skipper, Joy (2007). Brunch. p. 120. ISBN 9781845377816.
  7. Slonecker, Andrea (25 March 2014). Eggs on Top: Recipes Elevated by an Egg. p. 146. ISBN 9781452130408.
  8. Steak, Beans and Vests: NASA's Weird Traditions.
  9. "Steak and Eggs Landing Party Breakfast at Monroe VFW hall – MonroeTalks.com calendar, powered by Helios Calendar". Monroetalks.com. 24 March 2012. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
  10. Steven J. Morabito (2008). Terranova, a Remembrance. ISBN 9781467864909. Retrieved 29 June 2012.

Source: Easy Recipes

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