Steak and eggs

American breakfast dish
Steak and eggs
Steak and eggs
CourseBreakfast brunch and dinner
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredientsbeefsteak and eggs

Steak and eggs is a dish of beefsteak and fried eggs in American cuisine.[1] It is most typically served as a breakfast or brunch food.[2][3]

Ingredients

Various types of beefsteaks can be used, such as ribeye, strip, sirloin and flank,[1][2][4][5] among others. Additional ingredients may include bell pepper, garlic, onion, butter, salt, pepper, hot sauce, and other seasonings or condiments.[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 uses greens such as arugula, poached eggs and steak.[7]

  • A steak and egg sandwich with bacon and cheddar cheese
    A steak and egg sandwich with bacon and cheddar cheese
  • An open sandwich prepared with steak and eggs
    An open sandwich prepared with steak and eggs
  • Steak and Eggs Benedict
    Steak and Eggs Benedict
  • Steak and eggs at a restaurant, with salad and onion rings
    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
    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]

The meal is also the customary pre-landing breakfast of the United States Marine Corps.[9][10]

See also

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References

  1. ^ a b c Golson, Terry (30 May 2006). The Farmstead Egg Cookbook. p. 71. ISBN 9780312354589.
  2. ^ a b c d Rice, William (January 1997). Steak Lover's Cookbook. p. 71. ISBN 9780761100805.
  3. ^ a b Morgan, Jeff (25 October 2011). Simply Fresh: Casual Dining at Home. p. 60. ISBN 9781449408268.
  4. ^ a b 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.[dead link]
  10. ^ Steven J. Morabito (2008). Terranova, a Remembrance. ISBN 9781467864909. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
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