One-Pan Egg & Beef Scramble: The No-Fluff Breakfast That Fuels You

Welcome to your new favorite “I’ve got goals but zero time” morning meal.

Let’s talk real life. You wake up hungry. You want to eat something nourishing. But the dog needs to be walked, the group chat is already popping, and your calendar is screaming.

You’re not trying to be a breakfast goddess.
You just need something that tastes amazing, builds muscle, balances your blood sugar, and doesn’t take five pans and a podcast-length recipe to pull off.

This is that meal.

The One-Pan Egg & Beef Scramble isn’t just a time-saver — it’s a metabolism-supporting, protein-loaded powerhouse that checks every box for your hormones, your training, and your energy levels. And yes, it’s delicious AF.

💪 Why This Scramble Works (Beyond Just Being Easy)

This isn’t just “throw it in a pan and hope for the best” food.

This scramble works because every ingredient is chosen with intention:

✅ Grass-fed beef

• High in bioavailable iron and B vitamins

• Rich in creatine and zinc to support strength and immune health

• Ground beef cooks fast — no chopping, no marinating, no waiting

✅ Pasture-raised eggs

• Nature’s multivitamin: choline, omega-3s, vitamin D

• Excellent source of complete protein to support your muscles, metabolism, and hormone production

• Ties everything together in one rich, satisfying scramble

✅ Potatoes

• Your friend, not your enemy

• Fuel your morning movement and balance cortisol

• Naturally rich in potassium and slow-burning carbs

✅ Peppers + Onions

• Antioxidants, fiber, and a natural flavor boost

• Adds texture, color, and gut-friendly prebiotics

• Makes your breakfast feel like a real meal, not a sad diet plate

And finally — hot sauce.
Because when your meal slaps, you’re more likely to eat it, love it, and stay consistent. And that’s what builds results.

🥘 The Actual Recipe: One-Pan Egg & Ground Beef Scramble

Serves: 1 | Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Protein: ~42g | Calories: ~540

🛒 Ingredients:

• 3 pasture-raised eggs

• 3 oz grass-fed ground beef

• 1 cup Yukon gold potatoes, diced small (so they cook faster)

• ¼ cup bell pepper, diced

• 2 tbsp diced onion

• 1 tsp olive oil or ghee

• Sea salt + cracked black pepper

• Optional: ¼ tsp smoked paprika or cumin

• Clean hot sauce (we love Siete, Primal Kitchen, Yellowbird)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Heat your skillet over medium with oil or ghee.

2. Add the diced potatoes and cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown and mostly tender.

3. Add in peppers and onions, stir, and sauté for another 2–3 minutes.

4. Push the veggies to one side of the pan and add ground beef to the other side. Season and cook until browned.

5. Crack in the eggs and scramble everything together. Let the yolks coat the potatoes and beef like a creamy sauce.

6. Finish with a generous drizzle of hot sauce, or a side of sliced avocado if you want extra healthy fat.

🧬 Macros (approx):

• Calories: 540

• Protein: 42g

• Fat: 34g

• Carbs: 20g

🔥 Fueling Your Fire (Literally)

This breakfast isn’t about shrinking, depriving, or playing small.
It’s about eating in a way that supports your next lift, your next breathwork session, your next walk outside with confidence.

In the Studio, we don’t skip meals. We don’t chase zero-carb trends without thinking about our real energy needs.

We eat to build, we eat to restore, and we definitely eat meals like this that taste like you actually want to eat them — not like punishment food from 2006 diet culture.

💡 Studio Tips:

• Low-carb twist? Sub cauliflower or zucchini for the potatoes.

• Need more fuel? Add a fried egg or a slice of sourdough on the side.

• Meal prep it: Make 2–3 servings, refrigerate, and reheat with a splash of broth or water.

💥 Morning Nourishment, The Strong AF Way

This is more than breakfast. This is the foundation of your fire.
You can’t pour from an empty cup — and you definitely can’t hit your deadlifts, your deadlines, or your dreams if you’re underfed.

Let this one-pan meal remind you:
You’re worth fueling well.
You don’t have to choose between fast and flavorful.
And your strength starts first thing in the morning.

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Author: Laura Paquin

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Egg & Ground Beef Scramble with Sautéed Potatoes, Peppers & Onions

The One-Pan Egg & Beef Scramble isn’t just a time-saver — it’s a metabolism-supporting, protein-loaded powerhouse that checks every box for your hormones, your training, and your energy levels. And yes, it’s delicious AF.

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 20 Min

Ingredients

• 3 pasture-raised eggs
• 3 oz grass-fed ground beef
• 1 cup Yukon gold potatoes, diced small (so they cook fast)
• ¼ cup diced bell pepper
• 2 tbsp diced onion
• 1 tsp olive oil or ghee
• Sea salt + cracked black pepper
• Optional: ¼ tsp smoked paprika or cumin
• Clean hot sauce (to taste)

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil or ghee.
2. Add the diced potatoes and cook for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and beginning to soften.
3. Stir in bell peppers and onions, and cook 2–3 minutes more until fragrant and lightly caramelized.
4. Move the veggies to one side of the pan. Add ground beef to the other side, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
5. Once beef is mostly cooked, mix everything in the pan together.
6. Crack in the 3 eggs directly and scramble with the meat and veggies until fluffy and fully cooked.
7. Plate it up and drizzle with your favorite hot sauce for the win.

Notes

Tips:

• Want to meal prep? Double or triple this and store in glass containers for up to 3 days.
• Looking for extra greens? Throw in a handful of spinach right before adding the eggs.
• Heat lover? Add cayenne, red pepper flakes, or spicy jalapeño with the onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

540

Fat

34 g

Carbs

20 g

Protein

42 g