Description
Crispy Copycat McDonald’s Steak Bagel offers a nostalgic homemade version of the beloved fast-food breakfast sandwich. Recreating this classic allows home cooks to enjoy restaurant-style flavors with simple ingredients and easy preparation techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb (226 g) shaved steak or thinly sliced sirloin
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsps butter or oil (for cooking steak and eggs)
- 2 tbsps mayonnaise
- 2 slices American or cheddar cheese
- 2 plain bagels, sliced and toasted
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Blend mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl, creating a robust condiment. Reserve for later assembly.
- Steak Cooking: Heat skillet to medium-high, adding butter or oil. Introduce shaved steak, enhancing with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Sauté until meat achieves golden-brown exterior and thorough doneness, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Egg Technique: While steak rests, utilize same skillet or separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Execute egg preparation according to preference – scrambled or folded omelet style.
- Sandwich Construction: Toast bagel halves, generously spread prepared sauce on interior surfaces. Layer cooked steak, cheese slice, and freshly prepared eggs onto bottom bagel half.
- Final Assembly: Position top bagel half, applying gentle pressure to unite ingredients. Serve immediately, maintaining optimal temperature and flavor profile. Optional accompaniments include hash browns or fruit medley to complement the sandwich.
Notes
- Meat Selection Magic: Choose thinly shaved steak (ribeye or sirloin) for maximum tenderness and quick cooking, ensuring consistent texture throughout the sandwich.
- Seasoning Strategy: Mix dry spices beforehand to create an even flavor distribution across the steak, preventing clumping and guaranteeing balanced taste in every bite.
- Temperature Control: Maintain medium-high heat while cooking steak to achieve golden-brown exterior without overcooking, which prevents tough, chewy meat.
- Customize Creatively: Swap bagel with low-carb tortilla or gluten-free bread for alternative dietary needs, making the recipe adaptable for different nutritional requirements.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1150 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 300 mg