• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Girl Carnivore logo

  • Home
  • About
    • Collaborate
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
  • Recipes
    • Beef Recipes
    • Pork Recipes
    • Poultry Recipes
    • Lamb Recipes
    • Seafood and Fish
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipe Collections
  • All Recent Recipes
  • Keto & Whole 30 Recipes
  • About
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » breakfast

    Garlic and Steak Strata

    25 mins | Yield 6 | January 15, 2016 | Updated: March 23, 2021 by Kita | This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
    • Facebook
    • Pin It
    • Yummly

    Truth be told, Garlic and Steak Strata is a hearty breakfast. Filled with meaty goodness and packed with protein, it is perfect for after a morning run.

    Garlic and Steak Strata | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

    Beef Strata Sure Beats A Smoothie For Protein

    It takes more than a smoothie to keep this girl going all day long. More than a shake of slim powder or magic oats that are supposed to leave me full and satisfied until a light sensible lunch. Right. None of that sticks on me in a way that doesn’t have me going full on green Hulk at the vending machine before most people have checked Facebook for the newest viral cat video.

    No, I need fuel. Real food. Lean mean protein, and piles of it. A hearty breakfast made of eggs is the only thing that doesn’t leave me feeling like I’m going to chew my arm off after a run in the morning and hours before the lunch bell rings.  Whether it’s a simple fried egg with avocado for when I am trying to appease the fitness gods or this weekend binge of leftovers and cheese. It’s what I am begging for to get the morning rolling right. Eggs. Simple, packed with protein, designed by nature.

    You can argue their merits all day long, (oh, the cholesterol war) but eggs are where it’s at in the top-tier of good for you foods. No, I am not telling you to indulge on egg yolks while enjoying other artery clogging fat laden foods. But for smart meals, eggs are one of the most inexpensive power foods you can get your hands on. So grab a dozen and wilt some spinach along side this.  Call it a fancy pants savory sort of brunch or dinner.

    You can always just use egg whites if you want to forego the yolks anyway.

    Fact, Garlic And Steak Strata Is A Complete Meal

    You get the starch carbs in the bread, protein in the steak and eggs, some veggies chopped in with the onions. All the major food groups. Except chocolate. But you can always add that too with a bit of syrup on top if you like.

    What Exactly Is A Strata?

    Not everyone knows what a strata is. We won’t make fun of anyone for not keeping up. The name actually describes exactly what it is. “Strata” refers to the layers of the dish. Bread, cheese, meat, veggies,  then all of that gets soaked in an egg batter then baked.

    You achieve breakfast or brunch perfection. It is somewhere between an omelette and bread pudding.

    Amazing texture and hefty bite.

    Garlic and Steak Strata | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

    Some Strata Recipes Soak The Ingredients A While Before Baking

    This version of garlic and steak strata is made to order, cook and eat, no time to wait. However, you can also soak your ingredients first in the egg batter for a few hours or overnight if you choose.

    For a brunch where you might be serving guests too, then making it ahead does have its perks. You prep all the ingredients, but don’t cook the eggs. Instead, cool and pour the egg batter over the other ingredients then refrigerate for a few hours.

    When you are ready to bake, just toss it back in the skillet to bake it.

    More Brunch Ideas

    If you like steak and garlic strata for brunch, then you might like a few of the other dishes I recommend too…

    • New England Maple Brunch Burger
    • Maple Meatballs Mac And Cheese
    • Ultimate Breakfast Grilled Cheese
    • bbq-rib-hash/
    • bbq-eggs-benedict-with-pulled-pork/

    If you’ve tried my Garlic and Steak Strata recipe or any other recipe on GirlCarnivore.com please don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know where you found it in the comments below. I get inspired by your feedback and comments! You can also FOLLOW ME  on Instagram@girlcarnivore as well as on  Twitter and Facebook.

    Garlic and Steak Strata | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    5 from 1 vote

    Garlic and Steak Strata

    A layered egg dish that is the best parts of bread pudding and an omelette combined. This is an ideal dish to serve for brunch.
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Kita Roberts
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 355kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 tbs olive oil divided
    • 4 slices of hearty white bread cut into 1" cubes
    • 12 eggs
    • ½ cup half and half
    • salt and pepper
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 cup leftover steak chopped
    • 3 oz shredded Blarney Castle Cheese
    • 2 scallions chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. 
    • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and half and half until pale yellow and smooth. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
    • Heat 1 tbs oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. 
    • Toast the bread chunks until light brown on all side. 
    • Slide the bread to the edges of the skillet and toss in the chopped steak and garlic. Cook one minute until fragrant.
    • Carefully pour in the eggs. 
    • Allow to cook a minute and then slide a rubber spatula along the bottom a few times to break up any curds forming. 
    • Cook 3 to 5 minutes, running a spatula through the whole time. 
    • Allow to cook another 3 minutes untouched. Sprinkle the cheese on top.
    • With an oven glove, carefully slide the skillet into the oven and bake for 7 to 10 minutes. The eggs will be puffy and lightly golden on the edges.
    • Remove from oven and let cool 5 - 10 minutes before turning out onto a serving tray. 
    • Sprinkle with sliced scallions.

    Notes

    Cook's Country Dec/Jan 2015
    Prep ahead of time by not cooking the egg and let the ingredients soak together until you are ready to bake it. 

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Garlic and Steak Strata
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 355 Calories from Fat 207
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 23g35%
    Saturated Fat 9g56%
    Cholesterol 372mg124%
    Sodium 323mg14%
    Potassium 292mg8%
    Carbohydrates 10g3%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 24g48%
    Vitamin A 730IU15%
    Vitamin C 1.2mg1%
    Calcium 223mg22%
    Iron 2.9mg16%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information provided is an estimate. For specific health concerns, please put the recipe into your Dr recommended nutrition calculator.
    Made My Recipe?Mention @girlcarnivore and tag #girlcarnivore!

    Garlic and Steak Strata | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

    Garlic and Steak Strata | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

    Want another great egg recipe for a hungry crowd?

    Cheesy Potato Frittata

    • Pinterest
    • Facebook
    • Flipboard
    • Yummly
    « Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo with Roasted Butternut Squash and Turkey
    Classic Beef Chili Recipe »

    About Kita

    Hey, I'm Kita, the Meat Maven, outdoor junkie, campfire connoisseur, adventure-seeking and world traveled recipe developer and photographer behind GirlCarnivore.com. My mission is to break down savory eats and inspire you to get a little grit under your nails while having fun with your food. READ MORE

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Z says

      June 27, 2022 at 10:13 am

      5 stars
      It was delicious! Thanks so much for the recipe!

      Reply

    Tried this recipe? Leave feedback or a comment about it! Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore

    Hi, I’m Kita! The meat maven for GirlCarnivore®. I’m a freelancing creator, recipe developer, photographer, and world-traveling food junkie. 

    More about me →

    Check out the GirlCarnivore® Spiceline!

    Newest Posts

    • Diner-Style Ham and Cheese Omelet
    • Grilled Ham Steaks with Brown Sugar-Mustard Glaze
    • Traeger 3-2-1 Ribs
    • BBQ Pork Steak

    Fan Favorite Recipes

    • New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
    • Perfect Oven-Roasted Rack of Pork
    • Smoked Beef Tenderloin
    • Char-grilled Roast Beef

    Stay Up to Date

    Thanks for signing up! Check your email for a confirmation and make sure you actually signed up. Ugh technology.

    Footer

    About Girl Carnivore

    Girl Carnivore is a food site designed to inspire cooks from beginner to pro with recipes created by chef and culinary expert, Kita Roberts.  From savory burgers, to healthy meals, global flavor infusions cooked over grills, livefire, or in traditional ovens, #GirlCarnivore is here to help you break down barriers and make cooking fun again.

    As Seen On

    2022 as seen on girl carnivore media logos

    Content on GirlCarnivore.com may feature affiliate links which help support the site by paying me a commission if you use the link to purchase the product. For more information, please see my full disclosure policy.

    • home
    • Work with Girl Carnivore
    • Sitemap

    Copyright © 2022 Girl Carnivore® • Privacy Policy

    • 12