Description
Crafty breakfast sandwich Steak, Egg, and Cheese Bagel blends savory protein with melted cheese on a toasted bagel. Simple ingredients create a hearty morning meal perfect for satisfying hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz (115 g) thinly sliced steak (ribeye, sirloin, or deli-style roast beef)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 slices cheese (cheddar, American, or your choice)
- 2 bagels, sliced and toasted
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ small onion, sliced (optional)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise or creamy horseradish sauce (optional, for spreading)
Instructions
- Skillet Preparation: Heat skillet to medium-high, lightly coat with olive oil for optimal cooking surface.
- Steak Searing: Place thinly sliced steak in hot skillet, sear each side 2-3 minutes until golden-brown crust forms, achieving desired doneness. Season with garlic powder, black pepper, and salt during cooking.
- Meat Resting: Transfer steak to separate plate, allowing juices to redistribute and maintain tenderness.
- Onion Caramelization: Utilize same skillet with meat drippings to slowly cook onions, stirring periodically until they transform into soft, golden-brown delicacy.
- Sandwich Assembly: Toast bagel while onions caramelize, then layer with perfectly seared steak, melted cheese slice, and caramelized onions, creating a harmonious and indulgent sandwich.
Notes
- Slice Steak Strategically: Cut against the meat’s grain for maximum tenderness, ensuring each bite remains juicy and easy to chew.
- Control Heat Precisely: Monitor skillet temperature carefully to prevent burning steak or onions, using medium-high heat for perfect golden-brown searing without overcooking.
- Season Smartly: Apply dry seasonings immediately after cooking to lock in flavor and prevent moisture loss, creating a more intense taste profile.
- Optimize Resting Time: Allow steak to rest 3-5 minutes after cooking, enabling internal juices to redistribute and maintaining optimal moisture and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 245 mg