Artificial Food Coloring Free Whole30 Smoky Paprika Steak and Eggs Plate
Few things hit harder than a seared steak with a deep, smoky crust alongside runny eggs and charred peppers — and this plate delivers exactly that kind of satisfying, no-fuss meal. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable: skirt steak, fresh vegetables, eggs, and a spice blend you measure yourself, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually on your plate. That matters more than people realize, because pre-made spice packets and bottled sauces are notorious for sneaking in dyes and additives that have no business being in your food. The smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder do all the heavy lifting, building a bold, layered crust on the steak without anything artificial in sight. Cooking everything in the same cast iron skillet — steak first, then the peppers and onions, then the eggs — keeps the process streamlined and lets all those savory drippings work in your favor. A scatter of fresh parsley and a splash of hot sauce (check the label for a clean one) finish the plate with brightness and a little heat. It's the kind of breakfast-for-any-meal that feels indulgent but is built entirely from real, clean ingredients.
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2 servings
For the steak
- 1 lb skirt steak, trimmed
- 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
For the vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- salt and pepper, to taste
For the eggs
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- hot sauce, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the skirt steak dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the steak.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over high heat until the oil just begins to smoke. Add the steak and sear undisturbed for 3–4 minutes, until a deep brown crust forms on the underside and the steak releases easily from the pan.
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