Steak and eggs

Steak and eggs
Steak and eggs
CourseBreakfast brunch and dinner
Place of originAustralia
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredientsbeefsteak 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 had emerged as an Australian breakfast by the 1880s. During the Second World War, it declined as a breakfast staple in Australia due to food rationing. Today it is primarily associated with American breakfast cuisine.[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]

  • A steak and egg sandwich with bacon and cheddar cheese
    A steak and egg sandwich with bacon and cheddar cheese
  • An open sandwich prepared with steak and eggs
    An open sandwich prepared with steak and eggs
  • Steak and Eggs Benedict
    Steak and Eggs Benedict
  • Steak and eggs at a restaurant, with salad and onion rings
    Steak and eggs at a restaurant, with salad and onion rings
  • A unique version of steak and eggs with carpaccio beef, quail egg, deviled egg and vegetable salpicon
    A unique version of steak and eggs with carpaccio beef, quail egg, deviled egg and vegetable salpicon

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. ^ a b c d Rice, William (January 1997). Steak Lover's Cookbook. Workman. p. 71. ISBN 9780761100805.
  2. ^ a b Morgan, Jeff (25 October 2011). Simply Fresh: Casual Dining at Home. Andrews McMeel. p. 60. ISBN 9781449408268.
  3. ^ https://www.australianfoodtimeline.com.au/steak-and-eggs/
  4. ^ https://www.tastingtable.com/1581298/history-steak-and-eggs-australia/
  5. ^ https://www.mashed.com/1302474/history-behind-why-eat-steak-breakfast/
  6. ^ a b Golson, Terry (30 May 2006). The Farmstead Egg Cookbook. Macmillan. p. 71. ISBN 9780312354589.
  7. ^ a b Dupin, Olivia (January 2013). The Complete Guide to Naturally Gluten-Free Foods. Fair Winds Press. p. 84. ISBN 9781610586238.
  8. ^ Paleo Breakfast Recipes.
  9. ^ Skipper, Joy (2007). Brunch. New Holland Publishers, Limited. p. 120. ISBN 9781845377816.
  10. ^ Slonecker, Andrea (25 March 2014). Eggs on Top: Recipes Elevated by an Egg. Chronicle Books. p. 146. ISBN 9781452130408.
  11. ^ Steak, Beans and Vests: NASA's Weird Traditions.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ "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]
  14. ^ Steven J. Morabito (2008). Terranova, a Remembrance. AuthorHouse. ISBN 9781467864909. Retrieved 29 June 2012.