Description
This Ultimate Steak Egg and Cheese Bagel recipe is a hearty and flavorful breakfast sandwich combining tender shaved steak, fluffy scrambled eggs, melted American cheese, and a tangy homemade sauce on a toasted bagel. With sautéed onions and a blend of classic seasonings, this sandwich offers a rich, savory start to your day that’s perfect for any breakfast or brunch occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
For the Sandwich Filling:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 2 slices American cheese (plus 2 extra slices for topping)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1/2 pound shaved steak
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2 toasted bagels
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, and dried dill until well combined. Cover and refrigerate the sauce until ready to use, allowing the flavors to meld and develop.
- Sauté Onions: Heat 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sprinkle with salt. Stir occasionally and cook until the onions are lightly browned and fragrant, approximately 5 minutes. Remove the onions from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- Scramble Eggs: In the same pan, melt another tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Pour in the beaten eggs and cook gently, stirring often until the eggs are fluffy and fully cooked. Divide the scrambled eggs into two equal portions and set aside.
- Season Steak: Place the shaved steak in a bowl and drizzle with Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle Montreal steak seasoning over the meat and toss well to ensure the steak is evenly coated with the seasoning and sauce.
- Cook Steak and Melt Cheese: Add the last tablespoon of butter to the pan over medium heat. Once melted, add the seasoned shaved steak and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just browned. Fold in the sautéed onions and divide the mixture into two piles. Top each pile with a slice of American cheese and allow it to melt.
- Toast Bagels: While the steak and cheese finish cooking, toast the bagels to a golden, crisp texture either in a toaster or on a skillet over medium heat.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread the prepared mayonnaise-mustard-dill sauce generously onto each toasted bagel half. On the bottom half, layer one portion of scrambled eggs followed by the cheesy steak and onions. Finish by covering with the top half of the bagel to complete the sandwich.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter to control the salt levels in the recipe.
- Montreal steak seasoning can be substituted with a mix of garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika if unavailable.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of hot sauce or pickles to your sandwich.
- To keep the bagel crispy, assemble the sandwich just before serving.
- Shaved steak can be substituted with thinly sliced ribeye or sirloin for a similar taste and texture.
