Paraben Free Whole30 Smoky Paprika Steak and Eggs Plate
Smoky, sizzling, and deeply satisfying, this skirt steak and eggs plate is the kind of meal that makes you feel like you actually have your life together on a weekday morning — or any time of day, honestly. The spice rub built from smoked paprika, cumin, garlic, and onion powder creates a bold, aromatic crust that forms beautifully in a screaming-hot cast iron skillet, giving you that steakhouse-quality sear right at home. Sautéed red bell pepper and onion pick up all those leftover drippings in the pan, turning soft and lightly charred while the steak rests — no separate pot, no extra cleanup. Sunny-side up or over-easy eggs round out the plate with rich, runny yolk that acts almost like a sauce when it hits the sliced steak. Every ingredient here is whole, unprocessed, and straightforward, which is exactly what makes this a smart choice when you're being intentional about what goes into your food and avoiding synthetic additives that sneak into so many packaged seasonings and sauces. A handful of fresh parsley and a splash of hot sauce at the end keep things bright and lively without complicating anything. This is the kind of plate that looks impressive, tastes even better, and comes together with nothing more than a good skillet and a sharp knife.
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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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