Steak And Eggs Breakfast Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 lbs sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) package english muffins, torn into 1-inch pieces
• 1 (8 ounce) package monterey jack cheese, shredded (calls for monterey jack-colby cheese blend)
• 1 (8 ounce) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
• 12 large eggs
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• fresh oregano (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in large bowl, combine steak, salt and pepper, tossing gently to coat.
• 2 in large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
• 3 add steak; cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• 4 add garlic, onion and bell pepper; cook for 4 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
• 5 in 3-quart baking dish, place english muffins evenly over bottom.
• 6 top with steak mixture.
• 7 sprinkle evenly with cheeses and italian seasoning.
• 8 in large bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half and milk until smooth; pour over casserole.
• 9 cover, and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
• 10 remove casserole from refrigerator, and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• 11 preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
• 12 bake casserole for 1 hour and 10-20 minutes, or until eggs are set in center.
• 13 cover with aluminum foil, if necessary, to prevent excess browning.
• 14 let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
• 15 garnish with fresh oregano, if desired.