Steak and eggs facts for kids
Steak and eggs
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| Course | Breakfast brunch and dinner |
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| Region or state | Global cuisine |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | beefsteak and eggs |
Steak and eggs is a dish prepared with beefsteak and eggs as primary ingredients. It is most typically served as a breakfast or brunch food.
Ingredients
Various types of beefsteaks can be used, such as rib eye, strip, sirloin and flank, among others. Additional ingredients may include bell pepper, garlic, onion, butter, salt, pepper, hot sauce, and other seasonings or condiments. Accompaniments may include various sauces, such as steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chimichurri and others.
Variations
Variations include steak and egg sandwiches, open sandwiches and steak and Eggs Benedict. A version of steak and egg salad uses greens such as arugula, poached eggs and steak.
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A steak and egg sandwich with bacon and cheddar cheese
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An open sandwich prepared with steak and eggs
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Steak and Eggs Benedict
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Steak and eggs at a restaurant, with salad and onion rings
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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.
The meal is also the customary pre-landing breakfast of the United States Marine Corps.
Source: Easy Recipes
