Mar 19, 2019Articles

Protein-Packed Steak Breakfast Tostada

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One of the best ways to kick-start your mornings is to eat a filling breakfast packed with protein. Protein keeps your belly feeling full for longer than your typical breakfast of carb-rich cereals or bagels and it helps your blood sugars stay steady to avoid the dreaded sugar crash you feel by mid-morning.

Eggs are an excellent source of protein, but they can get boring if you eat them every day. However, adding them to other protein-rich foods keeps things fresh and tasty while giving you enough protein to stave off hunger until your lunch break.

This breakfast tostada is packed with protein: Steak, egg, bacon, and beans combine to create the delicious morning meal, while avocado adds a healthy bit of fat to round it out.

Protein-Packed Steak Breakfast Tostada

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SERVINGS

2 people

PRE TIME

10

COOK TIME

8

Course

Breakfast meals

Learn how to make this recipe with straightforward instructions, helpful technique notes, and pro tips for better flavor and texture. We include timing guidance, doneness targets, and serving recommendations so you can cook with confidence.

INGREDIENTS

2 tortillas (Small wheat
flour or corn tortillas)
4 oz Flat Iron Steak
2 large eggs
1 avocado (cut in half and thinly sliced)
1 green onion (chopped)
2 bacon slices
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 tbsp refried beans
freshly chopped cilantro
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tbsp EVOO Extra Virgin Olive Oil

DIRECTIONS

Remove steak from refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking. Use this time to prepare the avocado, green onion, and cilantro. Salt and pepper the steak on both sides.
Heat a skillet to medium with a small amount of olive oil. Place tortillas on the skillet and cook for about 1-2 minutes until it starts to puff up and brown on the bottom
flip and cook on the other side for another 1-2 minutes. Move tortillas to a plate.
Add bacon slices to the pan and cook thoroughly. Move to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Cut each slice into 2-4 strips.
Add a tablespoon of oil to the pan and wait for about 3 minutes for it to heat. Place steak in the skillet, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove when it reaches 125 degrees for medium rare and set on a cutting board. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Cook the eggs to your liking. Over-easy and poached eggs work well with this recipe, but scrambled, over-hard, or basted will work too. Sprinkle egg with salt and pepper.
Slice the steak into thin strips.
To prepare each tostada: Spread refried beans on a tortilla. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. Top with bacon slices, avocado slices, steak, and egg. Sprinkle with cilantro and green onions.

Written by Djacobson

FAQs

What spices go well with steak?

There are many spices available for seasoning a steak, with salt and pepper topping the list. However, other spices, like thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and minced onion, are also good options to enhance your steak’s flavor. Or, use a one-and-done approach with Chicago Steak Seasoning. When considering what to season a steak with, use the less-is-more approach. Adding too much seasoning can overpower the steak’s natural flavors.

How do you prepare and season steak?

The best way to season steak is to add a generous amount of salt to both sides about 45 minutes before cooking. Then, just before cooking, add your other spices, like black pepper and garlic powder, ensuring that you cover both sides of the steak.

Should I season my steak before cooking?

The first step in learning how to season a steak is preparing it with a brine. To do this, salt the steak 45 minutes before cooking. Then, leave the steak at room temperature, allowing the salt to bring juices to the surface to help it crisp while searing. The salt also eventually draws itself and those juices back into the steak for added flavor and moisture. After brining and just before cooking, you can add additional spices to the meat.

What is the proper way to season meat?

Evenly sprinkle salt on both sides of the meat, allowing the meat to rest at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before cooking. Then, just before cooking, add other seasonings to each side, like black pepper and minced onion.