Citric Acid Free Whole30 Smoky Paprika Steak and Eggs Plate
Smoky, satisfying, and built entirely from whole ingredients, this steak and eggs plate is the kind of meal that feels indulgent without a single compromise. Skirt steak gets rubbed down with smoked paprika, cumin, garlic, and onion powder before hitting a screaming-hot cast iron skillet, building a deep, caramelized crust that locks in all that bold flavor. Sautéed red bell pepper and onion cook right in the same pan, picking up those leftover drippings and a second hit of smoked paprika for a sweet, slightly charred finish. The eggs go in last — sunny-side up or over-easy, your call — and the whole plate comes together in a way that feels like a proper restaurant breakfast at home. For anyone avoiding citric acid, this recipe is a genuinely clean option because every component is a whole, unprocessed ingredient — no marinades, no spice blends with hidden additives, no store-bought sauces that sneak in preservatives. Even the optional hot sauce is easy to vet or skip entirely without losing anything essential. Slicing the steak against the grain keeps every bite tender, and a handful of fresh parsley scattered over the top adds a bright, herby finish that pulls the whole plate together.
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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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