Macadamia Free Whole30 Smoky Paprika Steak and Eggs Plate
Few meals hit as hard as a properly seared steak paired with runny eggs and a pile of smoky, charred vegetables — and this plate delivers exactly that kind of deeply satisfying, no-fuss energy. Skirt steak gets rubbed down with smoked paprika, cumin, garlic, and onion powder before hitting a screaming-hot cast iron skillet, building a dark, caramelized crust that locks in all that bold flavor. The same pan does double duty for the peppers and onions, which soak up every bit of those leftover drippings and turn silky and lightly charred at the edges. Sunny-side eggs finish the whole thing off, their golden yolks ready to break over the sliced steak like a rich, built-in sauce. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and whole-food based — avocado oil, fresh vegetables, eggs, and a spice blend you likely already have — so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden nut-based oils sneaking into your meal. A scatter of fresh parsley and a hit of hot sauce at the end pull everything together into something that looks and tastes like it came from a weekend brunch spot, not a weeknight skillet. This is the kind of plate that makes clean eating feel genuinely exciting rather than like a compromise.
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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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