Breakfast Steakburger with Fried Egg and Cheddar

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

A hearty breakfast steakburger topped with a fried egg, melted cheddar, and caramelized onions for a satisfying morning twist on a classic burger. This american-inspired breakfast ready in about 35 minutes combines ground beef (80/20), salt, black pepper into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 680 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 4 large eggs
• 4 slices cheddar cheese slices
• 4 burger buns
• 1 tbsp butter
• 4 lettuce leaves

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, gently mix 1 pound ground beef with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Form into 4 equal patties about 3/4-inch thick.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium thinly sliced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and caramelized. Remove onions and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and cook the 4 beef patties over medium-high heat for 4 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms and the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty during the last minute to melt.
4. Step 4: In a separate nonstick pan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Crack in 4 large eggs and fry until the whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes.
5. Step 5: Lightly toast 4 burger buns. Assemble each burger by spreading a little caramelized onion on the bottom bun, topping with a lettuce leaf, the cheddar-topped steakburger patty, and a fried egg. Cover with the top bun and serve immediately.