Steak and eggs
 Steak and eggs | |
| Course | Breakfast brunch and dinner |
|---|---|
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | beefsteak 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
[edit]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
[edit]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]
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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
[edit]Steak and eggs is the traditional NASA astronaut's breakfast, first served to Alan Shepard before his flight on May 5, 1961.[8]
Steak and eggs are popular amongst bodybuilders.[9]
The meal is also the customary pre-landing breakfast of the United States Marine Corps.[10][11]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c Golson, Terry (30 May 2006). The Farmstead Egg Cookbook. Macmillan. p. 71. ISBN 9780312354589.
- ^ a b c d Rice, William (January 1997). Steak Lover's Cookbook. Workman. p. 71. ISBN 9780761100805.
- ^ a b Morgan, Jeff (25 October 2011). Simply Fresh: Casual Dining at Home. Andrews McMeel. p. 60. ISBN 9781449408268.
- ^ a b Dupin, Olivia (January 2013). The Complete Guide to Naturally Gluten-Free Foods. Fair Winds Press. p. 84. ISBN 9781610586238.
- ^ Paleo Breakfast Recipes.
- ^ Skipper, Joy (2007). Brunch. New Holland Publishers, Limited. p. 120. ISBN 9781845377816.
- ^ Slonecker, Andrea (25 March 2014). Eggs on Top: Recipes Elevated by an Egg. Chronicle Books. p. 146. ISBN 9781452130408.
- ^ Steak, Beans and Vests: NASA's Weird Traditions.
- ^ Breitenstein, Berend (2013). Bodybuilding - Successful. Natural. Healthy: The Drug-free Way for Building Massive Muscles and Getting Ripped!. BoD – Books on Demand. ISBN 978-3-8482-4750-9.
- ^ "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]
- ^ Steven J. Morabito (2008). Terranova, a Remembrance. AuthorHouse. ISBN 9781467864909. Retrieved 29 June 2012.