🥩🍳 Seared Steak Bites and Eggs with Grits, Biscuits, and Sautéed Green Beans 🌽🥐🥦
This dish is a Southern breakfast classic featuring tender seared steak bites, sunny-side-up eggs, creamy grits, flaky biscuits, and garlicky green beans.
🔥 Southern Breakfast Skillet
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Steak Bites and Eggs:
1 lb sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt & black pepper, to taste
4 large eggs
1 tbsp butter
Red pepper flakes, for garnish
For the Grits:
1 cup stone-ground grits
4 cups water
1 cup whole milk
2 tbsp butter
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the Biscuits:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
3/4 cup buttermilk
For the Sautéed Green Beans:
1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
Salt & black pepper, to taste
🔪 Prep the Ingredients
Prep the Steak Bites and Eggs:
Pat the steak cubes dry. In a bowl, toss with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Make the Grits:
In a saucepan, bring water and milk to a boil. Slowly whisk in the grits, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Stir in butter, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Keep warm.
Prep the Biscuits:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk until a dough forms. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/2-inch thickness, cut into rounds, and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
Make the Sautéed Green Beans:
Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds. Add green beans, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.
🔥 Cook the Steak and Eggs!
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak bites and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and medium-rare (or to your desired doneness). Remove the steak bites and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium, add butter, and crack the eggs into the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Return the steak bites to the skillet to warm through.
🍴 Serve It Like This:
In a meal container or skillet, place a portion of the seared steak bites and sunny-side-up eggs.
Add a scoop of creamy grits, a warm biscuit, and a serving of garlicky green beans on the side.
Pair with a cup of coffee or fresh orange juice ☕🍊
🔥 Pro Tips:
For extra creamy grits, stir in a little extra butter or cream at the end.
Don’t overcrowd the skillet when searing the steak to get a good crust.
Add a pinch of smoked paprika to the green beans for a smoky Southern twist.
Enjoy guys!