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Steak and Egg Breakfast Sandwiches

Cheers to the Weekend: Steak and Egg Breakfast Sandwiches are the easiest and most delicious thing to make first thing in the morning! Loaded with flavor!
Servings 4 sandwiches
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 ribeye or New York strip steak in the 4 to 8 ounces range
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 3 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 cups loosely packed baby arugula divided
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4 ciabatta rolls split and toasted
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 thin Cheddar cheese slices

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Season the steak(s) both sides liberally with 2 teaspoons salt,1 teaspoon black pepper, and the crushed red pepper flakes. Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
  • Set a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat with the butter and olive oil. Once hot and melted, place the steak in and cook until browned and crispy on the first side, about 5 minutes. Flip over and continue to cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, for about medium-rare. Remove from the heat and transfer to a plate to rest before cutting. Cut into thin slices against the grain and set aside.
  • In the meantime, let's make the pesto. Combine 4 cups arugula, garlic, parmesan, pumpkin seeds, lemon juice, remaining salt and pepper, in a food processor and pulse until chopped down. While the machine is running, slowly stream in the olive oil, using as much as needed to make a thick pourable sauce. Give it a taste and adjust seasonings accordingly, adding more salt or pepper as needed.
  • Toast the ciabatta rolls in the oven. Fry the eggs in a skillet sunny side up or over easy, depending on what you like. Season them with a bit of salt and pepper and then place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each egg allowing them to slightly melt.
  • To assemble the sandwiches, split the rolls in half, slather pesto onto each half of bread, and place a handful of arugula onto the bottoms of each roll. Top with a cheesy fried egg, slices of steak and a drizzle of pesto on top. Sandwich together with the top bun and serve right away. Enjoy!
Author: The Candid Appetite