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.
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Course | Breakfast or brunch |
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Region or state | Global cuisine |
Serving temperature | Hot |
Main ingredients | beefsteak 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
In popular culture
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.
References
- The Farmstead Egg Cookbook. p. 71.
- Steak Lover's Cookbook. p. 71.
- Simply Fresh: Casual Dining at Home. p. 60.
- The Complete Guide to Naturally Gluten-Free Foods. p. 84.
- Paleo Breakfast Recipes.
- Brunch. p. 120.
- Eggs on Top: Recipes Elevated by an Egg. p. 146.
- Steak, Beans and Vests: NASA's Weird Traditions.
- "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.
- Steven J. Morabito (2008). Terranova, a Remembrance. Books.google.com.au. ISBN 9781467864909. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
Source: Easy Recipes