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Brunch is more than just a meal—it’s a chance to gather, indulge, and make memories while savoring plates of extraordinary food. If you’re ready to elevate your brunch game with the exceptional taste of Omaha Steaks, these creative recipes can take your mid-morning feast to a whole new level. From tender steak and egg pairings to decadent breakfast sandwiches and savory waffles and chicken, the possibilities are endless. Whether you’re hosting friends, celebrating Mother’s Day or Easter, or treating yourself to a luxurious weekend spread, these flavor-packed recipes will transform your brunch into an unforgettable dining experience.

Creative Steak and Egg Dishes

Steak and eggs are the ultimate brunch combo and always a win. Try these creative recipes for a delicious twist on this classic diner dish.

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Carne Asada Breakfast Tacos With Carne Asada-Marinated Skirt Steak

Start your day with a flavor-packed taco.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Carne Asada Breakfast Tacos
Servings: 4 tacos

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Add carne asada-marinated skirt steak to the gill and cook 2 ½ minutes per side for medium-rare or longer depending on your desired level of doneness. Remove from grill and rest 5 to 6 minutes before slicing.
  • Place a cast-iron griddle or pan on the grill and sear the hash browns until golden brown and reaches 165°F as indicated by a food thermometer.
  • Add eggs to the griddle and fry to desired doneness.
  • Assembly: Layer a tortilla with hash browns, sliced carne asada, avocado, cotija cheese, and cilantro.

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Steak and Eggs Hash

This classic combination of juicy steak, hearty potato hash, and a sunny-side-up egg is the best way to start your day.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: steak and eggs
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Alexa Santos, Alexa What's for Dinner

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 russet potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more as needed
  • 3 teaspoons black pepper, divided
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 Omaha Steaks Boneless New York Strip Steaks
  • 8 oz. asparagus, washed and cut into small pieces
  • cooking spray
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • chives, finely chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan over medium high. Add the potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost tender (about 15 minutes). Add the onion and asparagus and season with 2 teaspoons kosher salt, one teaspoon of black pepper, the cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are browned and very tender, and the onion and asparagus are tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Pat the Omaha Steaks Boneless New York Strips dry with a paper towel and season both sides with the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt and remaining one teaspoon of black pepper.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steaks for 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness, or until your desired doneness is reached. Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes, then cut into thin slices.

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Carne Asada Breakfast Tacos With Carne Asada-Marinated Skirt Steak

Start your day with a flavor-packed taco.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Carne Asada Breakfast Tacos
Servings: 4 tacos

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Add carne asada-marinated skirt steak to the gill and cook 2 ½ minutes per side for medium-rare or longer depending on your desired level of doneness. Remove from grill and rest 5 to 6 minutes before slicing.
  • Place a cast-iron griddle or pan on the grill and sear the hash browns until golden brown and reaches 165°F as indicated by a food thermometer.
  • Add eggs to the griddle and fry to desired doneness.
  • Assembly: Layer a tortilla with hash browns, sliced carne asada, avocado, cotija cheese, and cilantro.

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Steak and Eggs Hash

This classic combination of juicy steak, hearty potato hash, and a sunny-side-up egg is the best way to start your day.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: steak and eggs
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Alexa Santos, Alexa What's for Dinner

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 russet potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more as needed
  • 3 teaspoons black pepper, divided
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 Omaha Steaks Boneless New York Strip Steaks
  • 8 oz. asparagus, washed and cut into small pieces
  • cooking spray
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • chives, finely chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan over medium high. Add the potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost tender (about 15 minutes). Add the onion and asparagus and season with 2 teaspoons kosher salt, one teaspoon of black pepper, the cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are browned and very tender, and the onion and asparagus are tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Pat the Omaha Steaks Boneless New York Strips dry with a paper towel and season both sides with the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt and remaining one teaspoon of black pepper.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steaks for 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness, or until your desired doneness is reached. Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes, then cut into thin slices.

Brunch Sandwiches and Burgers

These handheld creations are a delicious way to mix things up at brunch. From juicy burgers to a hearty steak and egg breakfast sandwich, these simple recipes are a must-try.

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Brunch Burger

This hearty burger with thick-cut bacon, a fried egg, hash brown, and cheese served in a waffle ‘bun’ is the perfect excuse to fire up the grill at the crack of dawn.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Brunch Burger
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place a griddle on half of your grill and preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  • Season both sides of your burgers with the salt and pepper seasoning.
  • Grill your burgers to your desired internal temperature, then add a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each burger patty.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon and the hashbrown patty on the griddle.
  • Once the bacon is almost fully rendered, crack 2 eggs to fry in the bacon grease.
  • Toast your mini waffles or make your waffles from scratch in a mini waffle iron.

Assembly

  • On your bottom waffle, add the hash brown patty, then the burger, then the bacon, then the egg. Drizzle with maple syrup and top with the other waffle.

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Steak and Egg Breakfast Sandwich

You know it's going to be a good day when it starts with a classic steak and egg breakfast sandwich!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Steak and Egg Breakfast Sandwich
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Season steak and add to a hot skillet with olive oil. Cook 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare or longer depending on your desired level of doneness. Add butter to the pan and baste the steak. Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes.
  • Prepare hash browns. Preheat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a non-stick sauté pan over low heat. Remove hash browns from packaging. Place in pan and cook for 7-8 minutes, flip and continue to cook for 7-8 minutes or until product reaches 165°F as indicated by a food thermometer
  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice and mix until well combined.
  • Fry the egg in the same skillet you cooked the steak
  • Assembly: Place one hashbrown on the plate, then add slices of steak, egg, and sriracha mayo and top with another hash brown.

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Brunch Burger

This hearty burger with thick-cut bacon, a fried egg, hash brown, and cheese served in a waffle ‘bun’ is the perfect excuse to fire up the grill at the crack of dawn.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Brunch Burger
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place a griddle on half of your grill and preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  • Season both sides of your burgers with the salt and pepper seasoning.
  • Grill your burgers to your desired internal temperature, then add a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each burger patty.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon and the hashbrown patty on the griddle.
  • Once the bacon is almost fully rendered, crack 2 eggs to fry in the bacon grease.
  • Toast your mini waffles or make your waffles from scratch in a mini waffle iron.

Assembly

  • On your bottom waffle, add the hash brown patty, then the burger, then the bacon, then the egg. Drizzle with maple syrup and top with the other waffle.

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Steak and Egg Breakfast Sandwich

You know it's going to be a good day when it starts with a classic steak and egg breakfast sandwich!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Steak and Egg Breakfast Sandwich
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Season steak and add to a hot skillet with olive oil. Cook 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare or longer depending on your desired level of doneness. Add butter to the pan and baste the steak. Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes.
  • Prepare hash browns. Preheat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a non-stick sauté pan over low heat. Remove hash browns from packaging. Place in pan and cook for 7-8 minutes, flip and continue to cook for 7-8 minutes or until product reaches 165°F as indicated by a food thermometer
  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice and mix until well combined.
  • Fry the egg in the same skillet you cooked the steak
  • Assembly: Place one hashbrown on the plate, then add slices of steak, egg, and sriracha mayo and top with another hash brown.

Avocado Toast Recipes

Avocado toast with a high-protein twist. Elevate this classic brunch dish with juicy grilled steak or flavorful smoked salmon.

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Avocado Toast With Grilled Flank Steak Recipe

Upgrade your avocado toast with grilled flank steak! It's perfect for a high-protein, flavor-packed brunch.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Avocado Toast With Steak
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 20 oz. Omaha Steaks Beef Flank Steak thawed
  • 3 tablespoons garlic olive oil, plus more to drizzle
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 large avocados
  • 1 clove of garlic, grated
  • 2 limes, juiced and zested
  • 2 scallions, green only, thinly sliced
  • 8 slices crusty bread
  • Heirloom cherry tomatoes, to garnish
  • Flaked salt, to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the grill to high heat. Brush flank steak on both sides with oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked to medium rare, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest as you prepare the avocado mixture.
  • Prepare the avocado mixture. In a medium mixing bowl, mash together avocado, garlic, limes, scallions, salt, and pepper.
  • Drizzle bread with oil and grill until toasted, about 1 minute.
  • Thinly slice flank steak. Evenly divide avocado mixture amongst the eight slices of bread. Top with slices of flank steak.
  • Garnish with tomatoes and flaked salt. Serve immediately.

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Smoked-Salmon Avocado Toast

Start your day right with this healthy, flavor-packed smoked salmon avocado toast.
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. Omaha Steaks Cold Smoked Salmon thawed
  • 2 slices bakery sourdough bread
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium ripe avocados
  • Smoke flaked salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 soft-to-medium poached eggs
  • Thinly sliced red onion, to finish
  • Whole capers, to finish
  • Fresh dill, to finish

Instructions

  • Brush bread slices with olive oil and toast until golden.
  • Scoop out 1 avocado, add to small bowl, smash with fork until smooth, season to taste with flaked salt and black pepper, then spread over one slice of toast. Repeat for second avocado and toast slice.
  • Top each slice with 2 oz. smoked salmon, then top with 1 poached egg.
  • Garnish with red onion, capers, and fresh dill. Serve immediately.

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Avocado Toast With Grilled Flank Steak Recipe

Upgrade your avocado toast with grilled flank steak! It's perfect for a high-protein, flavor-packed brunch.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Avocado Toast With Steak
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 20 oz. Omaha Steaks Beef Flank Steak thawed
  • 3 tablespoons garlic olive oil, plus more to drizzle
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 large avocados
  • 1 clove of garlic, grated
  • 2 limes, juiced and zested
  • 2 scallions, green only, thinly sliced
  • 8 slices crusty bread
  • Heirloom cherry tomatoes, to garnish
  • Flaked salt, to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the grill to high heat. Brush flank steak on both sides with oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked to medium rare, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest as you prepare the avocado mixture.
  • Prepare the avocado mixture. In a medium mixing bowl, mash together avocado, garlic, limes, scallions, salt, and pepper.
  • Drizzle bread with oil and grill until toasted, about 1 minute.
  • Thinly slice flank steak. Evenly divide avocado mixture amongst the eight slices of bread. Top with slices of flank steak.
  • Garnish with tomatoes and flaked salt. Serve immediately.

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Smoked-Salmon Avocado Toast

Start your day right with this healthy, flavor-packed smoked salmon avocado toast.
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. Omaha Steaks Cold Smoked Salmon thawed
  • 2 slices bakery sourdough bread
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium ripe avocados
  • Smoke flaked salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 soft-to-medium poached eggs
  • Thinly sliced red onion, to finish
  • Whole capers, to finish
  • Fresh dill, to finish

Instructions

  • Brush bread slices with olive oil and toast until golden.
  • Scoop out 1 avocado, add to small bowl, smash with fork until smooth, season to taste with flaked salt and black pepper, then spread over one slice of toast. Repeat for second avocado and toast slice.
  • Top each slice with 2 oz. smoked salmon, then top with 1 poached egg.
  • Garnish with red onion, capers, and fresh dill. Serve immediately.

Chicken and Waffle Recipes

The diner classic chicken and waffle combo is the perfect balance or sweet and savory, making it a brunch favorite. Make your own crispy chicken with Omaha Steaks Butcher’s Cut Air-Chilled Boneless Chicken Breasts or make it easy with perfectly seasoned Omaha Steaks Chicken Fried Chicken.

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Hot Honey Fried Chicken and Waffles

Crispy fried chicken and warm fluffy waffles topped with a sweet and spicy hot honey is the perfect cozy comfort food combo!
Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Breakfast
Keyword: Hot Honey Chicken and Waffles
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Hot Honey

  • 1 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup sriracha

Fried Chicken

Instructions

Hot Honey

  • Whisk honey for 15-20 minutes until whipped and light in color.
  • Add sriracha and whisk for 3 more minutes.
  • Add to a sealed container and store in a dry cool place.

Fried Chicken

  • Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
  • Place chicken in a bowl with the buttermilk and 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning and marinate for at least 2 hours (overnight for best results).
  • Prepare the dredge. In a bowl, mix the flour, paprika, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper until combined.
  • Prepare the egg wash. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs.
  • Place corn flakes in a third bowl.
  • Coat the chicken. Dip each chicken piece in the flour mixture, then in the egg, then in the corn flakes.
  • Heat oil to 350°F and fry chicken until golden brown and crispy, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Assembly: Place waffle on plate, then top with fried chicken and pickles and drizzle with hot honey.

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Hot Honey Chicken and Waffle Breakfast Sandwich

Start your day with this simple and savory hot honey chicken and waffle breakfast sandwich made with Omaha Steaks freezer-to-oven Chicken Fried Chicken.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken and Waffles
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Prepare the Omaha Steaks Chicken Fried Chicken. Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove chicken from packaging and place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Place on center rack of oven. Bake for 15 minutes. Flip over chicken and bake an additional 10-12 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Cook the eggs. Add butter to a skillet over medium heat and cook eggs to desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Assembly: Start with one waffle and top with chicken fried chicken and egg. Drizzle hot honey over before adding top waffle. Enjoy!

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Hot Honey Fried Chicken and Waffles

Crispy fried chicken and warm fluffy waffles topped with a sweet and spicy hot honey is the perfect cozy comfort food combo!
Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Breakfast
Keyword: Hot Honey Chicken and Waffles
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Hot Honey

  • 1 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup sriracha

Fried Chicken

Instructions

Hot Honey

  • Whisk honey for 15-20 minutes until whipped and light in color.
  • Add sriracha and whisk for 3 more minutes.
  • Add to a sealed container and store in a dry cool place.

Fried Chicken

  • Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
  • Place chicken in a bowl with the buttermilk and 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning and marinate for at least 2 hours (overnight for best results).
  • Prepare the dredge. In a bowl, mix the flour, paprika, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper until combined.
  • Prepare the egg wash. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs.
  • Place corn flakes in a third bowl.
  • Coat the chicken. Dip each chicken piece in the flour mixture, then in the egg, then in the corn flakes.
  • Heat oil to 350°F and fry chicken until golden brown and crispy, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Assembly: Place waffle on plate, then top with fried chicken and pickles and drizzle with hot honey.

 

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Hot Honey Chicken and Waffle Breakfast Sandwich

Start your day with this simple and savory hot honey chicken and waffle breakfast sandwich made with Omaha Steaks freezer-to-oven Chicken Fried Chicken.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken and Waffles
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Prepare the Omaha Steaks Chicken Fried Chicken. Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove chicken from packaging and place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Place on center rack of oven. Bake for 15 minutes. Flip over chicken and bake an additional 10-12 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Cook the eggs. Add butter to a skillet over medium heat and cook eggs to desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Assembly: Start with one waffle and top with chicken fried chicken and egg. Drizzle hot honey over before adding top waffle. Enjoy!

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