Open Faced Steak Egg Sandwich

Open Faced Steak & Egg Sandwich

  • Portions 1
  • Preparation 10 minutes
  • Cook 8 minutes
Recommended consumption time
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Brunch
  • Snacks
  • Appetizer
  • Dessert
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Recipe created by

Katherine Duris, Corporate Chef – Canada

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Ingredients used

  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 slices Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2.5 oz caramelized onions
  • 3.5 oz sliced Santa Fe Steak
  • 1 Fried egg
Santa Fe Steak
  • 4.5 oz uncooked Santa Fe Steak
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • To taste salt & pepper
Caramelized Onions
  • 1 Vidalia onion
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • To taste salt & pepper

Preparation

  • SANTA FE STEAK

  • STEP 1

    Generously salt and pepper both sides of the Santa Fe steak.

  • STEP 2

    Place the olive oil in a skillet on medium-high heat.

  • STEP 3

    Sear the steak on both sides for approx. 7-8 minutes. Cook to medium-rare / medium.

  • CARAMELIZED ONIONS

  • STEP 1

    Remove skins of onions, slice in half and then slice into thin pieces.

  • STEP 2

    Heat a large skillet on medium high, add enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the skillet. Add all the onions to the skillet.

  • STEP 3

    Cook on medium high heat while continuously stirring to ensure onions do not burn.

  • STEP 4

    Once the onions have softened and started to brown, reduce heat to low, spread onions out to a single layer, and continue to cook without stirring. Stir only every few minutes to ensure the onions don’t stick or begin to burn. Add 1 tbs of water If the onions appear dry.

  • SANDWICH ASSEMBLY

    Slice, butter, and lightly grilled the bread. Add the cheese, then the caramelized onion and top with slices of steak and the fried egg. Serve hot with a side of salad of your choice.