Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 6 large eggs, beaten
For the Sandwich
- 8 slices Colby-Jack cheese
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 4 tablespoons soft butter, divided
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the ground beef until it is no longer pink. Transfer the cooked beef to a paper towel-lined mixing bowl to drain excess grease. Set aside and wipe out the skillet with a paper towel.
- Scramble the Eggs: In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Pour in the beaten eggs. Once the eggs begin to set, gently stir to scramble. Continue cooking until the eggs are just set and no liquid remains. Remove from heat.
- Combine Beef and Eggs: Discard the paper towel from under the beef, leaving the beef in the bowl. Add the scrambled eggs to the beef and gently stir to combine and evenly distribute both ingredients. Set aside.
- Prep the Bread: Wipe the skillet clean. Butter one side of each slice of bread with the remaining butter (about 2 tablespoons).
- Assemble the Sandwich: Heat the skillet over medium heat. Place one slice of bread, butter side down, into the skillet. Top with one slice of Colby-Jack cheese, about 1/2 cup of the beef-egg mixture, another slice of cheese, and cap with a second slice of bread (butter side up).
- Grill the Sandwich: Cook the sandwich for 3-4 minutes, until the bottom is golden brown. Carefully flip and cook the other side until golden and cheese is melted, about 3 more minutes.
- Serve: Remove the sandwich from the skillet to a cutting board. Slice in half if desired. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 4 sandwiches. Serve immediately while hot and melty.
Notes
- For easier flipping, use a wide spatula and press down gently on the sandwich when cooking.
- Customize by adding sautéed onions, peppers, or your favorite spices to the beef for extra flavor.
- Use any cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, Swiss, or American, if Colby-Jack isn’t available.
- Leftover beef-egg filling can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 949
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1340mg
- Fat: 55g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 53g
- Cholesterol: 376mg