Description
A hearty and indulgent breakfast sandwich featuring thinly sliced seared steak, perfectly cooked eggs topped with melted cheddar cheese, and toasted everything bagels. This Steak Egg Cheese Bagel combines rich flavors and satisfying textures, perfect for starting your day with protein-packed fuel and savory comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Bagel and Spread
- 2 Everything Bagels, split
Steak and Seasoning
- 8 oz Steak (Ribeye or Sirloin), thinly sliced about 1/8 inch thick
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
- Optional: Pinch of Garlic Powder or Onion Powder
Eggs and Cheese
- 4 Large Eggs
- 4 slices Cheddar Cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- 1 tablespoon Butter
Optional Toppings
- Hot sauce, for serving
- Caramelized Onions
- Sriracha Mayo
Instructions
- Prep the Steak: If your steak isn’t thinly sliced, partially freeze it for 30 minutes to make slicing easier. Then slice the steak to about 1/8 inch thickness for quick and even cooking.
- Season the Steak: Toss the sliced steak in a bowl with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and optional garlic or onion powder to enhance the flavor.
- Heat the Skillet: Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot for a good sear.
- Cook the Steak: Place the steak slices in a single layer in the hot skillet without overcrowding. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your preference, working in batches if needed.
- Rest the Steak: Remove cooked steak from skillet and tent loosely with foil to keep warm and allow juices to redistribute for tender, flavorful meat.
- Cook the Eggs: In the same or separate skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Crack in eggs and cook according to your preferred doneness (sunny-side up, over easy, medium, or hard). Season with salt and pepper.
- Melt the Cheese: During the last minute of egg cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each egg and cover the skillet briefly to melt the cheese.
- Toast the Bagels: While eggs cook, toast the bagel halves to desired crispiness to avoid sogginess.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Place the bottom halves of bagels on plates, layer evenly with steak slices, top each with a cheesy egg, then add any optional toppings like caramelized onions, hot sauce, or sriracha mayo.
- Finish and Serve: Top with the other bagel halves and serve immediately while warm and melty.
Notes
- Partially freezing the steak before slicing makes it easier to cut thin, even strips.
- Cooking steak in batches prevents steaming and ensures a good sear.
- Use a lid when melting cheese on eggs for faster, even melting.
- Toast bagels just before assembly to maintain crisp texture and avoid sogginess.
- Customize with toppings like caramelized onions or spicy sauces to add extra flavor.
- Steak can be cooked to your preferred doneness, but thin slices cook quickly—watch carefully.
