You can—and should—have steak and eggs for breakfast. The protein in this recipe will keep you going all morning.
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A good source of iron
Calories: 360; Total Fat: 18 g; Saturated Fat: 6 g; Total Carbohydrate: 3 g; Fiber: 0 g; Protein: 40 g
⅛ teaspoon sea salt
3 ounces thin, boneless, hormone-free beef steak such as chuck or round (no minute steak)*
1 to 2 eggs (shells rinsed)
Pepper, to taste
Turmeric, to taste
Optional: condiments such as salsa, ketchup, and hot sauce
1. Add salt to frying pan over medium heat.
2. When pan is hot, add steak and season with pepper and turmeric. You can add 2 tablespoons of water here to prevent sticking if necessary. In two minutes, turn steak over and cook for one more minute.
3. Break eggs into pan on top of steak. Cover. Cook steak and eggs to desired doneness. Serve with preferred condiments.
*Minute steaks and other meats that have been tenderized have been shown to have higher levels of bacteria. Tenderized meat should be avoided by anyone with a compromised immune system.
Health Tip 101: Eggs contain protein and folate, essential for regenerating damaged tissues and immune cells.