Steak, Egg, and Cheese Bagel
This recipe crafts a hearty breakfast or brunch sandwich featuring savory shaved steak, caramelized onions, and fluffy scrambled eggs, all layered with melted American cheese on a toasted plain bagel. It's a satisfying, flavor-packed meal that comes together efficiently for a robust start to your day.
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet or frying pan For cooking onions, steak, and eggs.
- 1 Spatula For stirring and flipping.
- 1 Small Mixing Bowl For whisking eggs.
- 1 Whisk For beating eggs thoroughly.
- 1 Chef's Knife and Cutting Board For preparing the onion.
Ingredients
Main
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1 small onion sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/2 pound shaved steak
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 plain bagels
- 4 large eggs beaten
- 4 slices American cheese
- Optional: steak sauce
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and a pinch of salt, cooking until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Remove onions and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the shaved steak, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and the remaining salt. Cook, breaking up the steak, until browned and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
- Return the cooked onions to the skillet with the steak and stir to combine. Keep warm over low heat or transfer to a plate.
- While the steak and onions cook, whisk the eggs in a small bowl.
- In the same skillet (or a separate pan if preferred), pour the beaten eggs. Cook over medium-low heat, gently stirring and folding until they are just set and fluffy, but still moist.
- Meanwhile, split and toast the plain bagels to your preferred crispness.
- To assemble, place a slice of American cheese on the bottom half of each toasted bagel.
- Layer half of the steak and onion mixture over the cheese on each bagel half.
- Top the steak and onion with half of the scrambled eggs, then another slice of American cheese.
- Place the top half of the bagel on the sandwich. If desired, cover the skillet for a minute or two to further melt the cheese, or serve immediately.
Notes
For optimal flavor, ensure the onions are cooked down until sweet and translucent before adding the steak. When cooking the shaved steak, work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan, which can steam rather than sear the meat. Do not overcook the steak; it cooks very quickly. For the eggs, a gentle scramble over medium-low heat will yield a tender, moist result; avoid high heat which makes them rubbery. Toasting the bagels properly, perhaps with a slight buttering on the cut sides, provides a crucial textural contrast. Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or provolone for a more complex flavor, or add a pinch of smoked paprika to the steak for depth.