Steak and eggs
| File:Wagyu rump steak and eggs - Jones the Grocer, Chadstone.jpg Steak and eggs | |
| Course | Breakfast brunch and dinner |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Australia |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | beefsteak and eggs |
Steak and eggs is a dish of beefsteak and fried eggs. Originating in Australian cuisine, it is most typically served as a breakfast or brunch food.[1][2]
History
Steak and eggs emerged as an Australian breakfast by the 1880s.[3][4][5]
Ingredients
Various types of beefsteaks can be used, such as ribeye, strip, sirloin and flank,[6][1][7][8] among others. Additional ingredients may include capsicum, garlic, onion, butter, salt, pepper, hot sauce, and other seasonings or condiments.[6][1] Accompaniments may include various sauces, such as steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chimichurri and others.[1][7]
Variations
Variations include steak and egg sandwiches, open sandwiches and steak and Eggs Benedict.[2][9] A version of steak and egg salad uses greens such as arugula, poached eggs and steak.[10]
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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 breakfast served to NASA astronauts before a launch. The tradition was established after Alan Shepard had steak and eggs for breakfast the morning before his flight on May 5, 1961.[11] Steak and eggs are popular amongst bodybuilders.[12] The meal is also the customary pre-landing breakfast of the United States Marine Corps.[13][14]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Rice, William (January 1997). Steak Lover's Cookbook. Workman. p. 71. ISBN 9780761100805.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Morgan, Jeff (25 October 2011). Simply Fresh: Casual Dining at Home. Andrews McMeel. p. 60. ISBN 9781449408268.
- ↑ https://www.australianfoodtimeline.com.au/steak-and-eggs/
- ↑ https://www.tastingtable.com/1581298/history-steak-and-eggs-australia/
- ↑ https://www.mashed.com/1302474/history-behind-why-eat-steak-breakfast/
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Golson, Terry (30 May 2006). The Farmstead Egg Cookbook. Macmillan. p. 71. ISBN 9780312354589.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 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.