Breastfeeding Friendly Whole30 Smoky Paprika Steak and Eggs Plate
Smoky, satisfying, and built entirely from whole, nourishing ingredients, this skirt steak and eggs plate is the kind of meal that genuinely fuels you through a demanding day. The steak gets a bold rub of smoked paprika, cumin, garlic, and onion powder before hitting a screaming-hot cast iron skillet, building a deep, caramelized crust that makes every bite worth it. Sautéed red bell pepper and onion cook in the same pan, picking up all those savory drippings and a second hit of smoked paprika for layers of flavor that feel far more involved than they actually are. Fried eggs round out the plate with protein and healthy fat — both things a breastfeeding body genuinely needs more of. Avocado oil is used throughout, keeping every component clean and free from anything processed or inflammatory. A handful of fresh parsley and a splash of hot sauce at the end brighten the whole thing up without adding anything you'd need to second-guess. It's a hearty, no-fuss plate that works just as well for a weekend brunch as it does for a protein-packed dinner.
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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)
Can be omittedflat-leaf parsley
- 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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