Honey Free Whole30 Smoky Paprika Steak and Eggs Plate
This is the kind of plate that makes a weekend morning feel like a serious occasion. Skirt steak gets rubbed down with a bold blend of 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 smoky flavor. The same pan does double duty — softened bell peppers and onions pick up all those leftover drippings, and the eggs finish right alongside them, sunny-side up or flipped to your preference. Every component is seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and avocado oil, so there's nothing sweet or syrupy sneaking into the mix, which makes this a genuinely easy call for anyone avoiding honey or other added sweeteners. A lot of savory breakfast recipes still manage to hide sweeteners in a marinade or glaze, but this one keeps things clean through pure technique and spice. Sliced against the grain, the steak stays tender and juicy, and a handful of fresh parsley and a hit of hot sauce at the end bring the whole plate together. It's hearty, satisfying, and built entirely from ingredients you can feel good about.
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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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