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Are you looking for an easy breakfast option that will leave you filling full? Then look no further. This steak and egg burrito is hearty and will give you the fuel you need to start your day off right. With steak, eggs, cheese, and veggies, it combines all the food groups, add a bowl of fruit for a well rounded breakfast.
Why this steak and egg burrito recipe works
- Has two sources of protein from the steak and eggs (more if you include the cheese).
- Includes aromatics like onion and garlic to add lots of flavor.
- Very versatile, use ingredients that your family enjoys eating.
- Easy to eat on the go for busy weekday mornings.
Recipe Ingredients
Eggs - provides the base and structure for the burritos while being excellent source of protein
Half and half or milk - loosens up the eggs and makes them light and fluffy
Olive oil - provides the fat needed, in a healthy form, to cook the eggs, steak, and veggies
Butter - provides the fat needed, and lends flavor, to cook the eggs, steak, and veggies
Bell pepper - provides savory flavor to the burrito while adding vitamins and nutrition
Onion - provides savory flavor to the burrito while adding vitamins and nutrition
Salt - adds flavor to the burrito
Black Pepper - adds flavor to the burrito
Garlic powder - adds flavor to the burrito while adding vitamins and nutrition
Steak - provides protein needed to keep you full, also adds lots of flavor and nutrition
Cheese - adds lots of flavor while also being a source of fat and vitamins
How to make steak and egg burritos
Cook the steak
Add a couple tablespoons of olive oil to a nonstick skillet and preheat over medium-high heat.
Season the steak with salt, pepper, and garlic powder and then place in the hot skillet. Breakfast cut of sirloin steak is usually a thin cut so it does not need to cook very long. Brown steak on both sides. Using a meat thermometer test the doneness of the steak to cook to your liking.
Place steak aside to rest while cooking the other ingredients. Once rested slice into small bite size pieces.
Cook the vegetables
Grease and preheat a medium skillet over medium high heat.
Dice pepper and onion and place in skillet. Cook until tender and the onion is translucent. Set aside.
Cook the eggs
In a large bowl crack the eggs, whisk together with milk/half and half, salt and pepper, put aside.
Place butter in skillet over medium heat, once melted add eggs. Stir continuously til eggs are cooked through, remove from heat.
Assemble the burritos
Place tortilla on flat surface, add chopped steak, eggs, cheese, pepper mixture, and cheese. Fold in sides of the tortilla and roll into a burrito. Serve with sour cream and salsa if desired.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Cook the pepper and onions while the steak is cooking.
- Wait until the steak has rested a few minutes to cook the eggs because they don't take long at all to cook.
- Do not walk away from the eggs as they may brown or burn.
- When cooking the eggs, push them to center of the pan and pull from the center, do this all around the pan so that they do not stick. This will keep them from drying out and they will stay nice and fluffy.
- Do not overcook. Eggs that look done in the pan will be overcooked on the plate. Take them off the heat just before they are done.
How to serve steak and egg burritos
- I like to cut the burritos in half to serve.
- You can wrap them in parchment paper or aluminum foil to eat on the go.
- Serve with sour cream and salsa, if desired.
How long do steak and egg burritos last
Burritos will last a couple of days in the refrigerator.
The burritos can be froze for up to 2-3 months. Just heat in the microwave for a minute or two.
Steak and Egg Burritos
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk or half & half
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 3 tbs butter
- 1 large bell pepper, diced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 3 thin sirloin steaks
- 1 cup cheddar or Colby cheese, shredded
- 10 large flour tortillas
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- sour cream, if desired
- salsa, if desired
Instructions
Steak
- Preheat a large pan or gridle and add 2 tbs olive oil.
- Season both sides of the steak with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sear steak on both sides and cook to your desired doneness. Set aside to rest and then slice.
Vegetables
- In the same pan the steak was in, add the onions and peppers. Cook over medium heat until the peppers and onions are tender and the onion is translucent. Set aside.
Eggs
- In a large skillet over medium low heat place the 3 tbs butter and let melt.
- Crack all the eggs in a large bowl. Add salt, pepper, and milk and whisk until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Pour eggs into the skillet. Using a rubber spatula push and pull the eggs from the center of the pan around the entire skillet. Do this continuously so that the eggs do not burn or overcook. This will keep your eggs nice and fluffy. When they look almost done, remove from the heat and set aside.
Assemble
- Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Add eggs, steak, veggies, and cheese. Fold in the end of the tortilla and roll.
- Can serve on a plate with sour cream and salsa if desired or wrap in parchment paper or foil and take it to go.
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