This Scrambled Egg and Beef Skillet is a simple, yet nutrition-packed breakfast perfect for the entire family.
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This post is a collaboration with The Michigan Beef Industry Commission on behalf of the Beef Checkoff. I received compensation, but all opinions are my own.
This past month, the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines 2020-2025 was released and includes a variety of new recommendations. One recommendation I will be highlighting includes the importance of nutrition in the first 24 months of life with Every Bite Counts.
As you may know, I’m a big proponent of including all food groups in your diet (excluding allergies/intolerances).
I’ve worked with the Michigan Beef Industry over the past several years and was thrilled to read that lean beef is highlighted in the guidelines as a nutrient-rich protein option for all ages.
And remember, I don’t promote any food that I don’t eat myself or feed my family. I enjoy all types of protein including meat and plant-based.
Importance of Every Bite Counts
One specific message found in the new guidelines is how important nutrient-rich foods are during the first two years of life. The first few years are so important for consuming a variety of foods. This includes introducing meats like beef, to ensure nutrient needs are met.
Beef is a safe food that can be introduced around 6 months of age in a controlled environment.
Also, beef is an excellent start to a nutritious diet for babies, toddlers and older children since it contains several important nutrients such as protein, along with 10 essential nutrients. Learn more about the essential nutrients here and below under Dietitian’s Dish.
Ever since my kids began eating food, I’ve been feeding them beef in several different forms and haven’t stopped since. Now that mine are ages 7, 9 and 10, they have quite the opinion of what they like and don’t like. And thankfully one of those foods is beef!
When they were babies and toddlers I’d often serve them small pieces of ground beef similar to the recipe below. It’s also the perfect “finger” food once babies can start picking up their food.
For today’s recipe, I combined ground beef with finely chopped (depending on the age of your children) veggies, cheese and scrambled eggs for a delicious scrambled egg and beef skillet recipe. It’s an extremely versatile recipe since you can add any veggies you’d like.
For additional information on how to feed your infant, check out this article from Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.
And for more beef recipes check out this page, Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. for additional inspiration of kid-friendly fare.
If you have questions about starting solid foods, consult a physician or health care provider.
Simple Tips to Choose Nutritious Protein Options
Look for “lean” or “extra lean” options on ground beef.
A 3-ounce serving of lean beef contains less than 10 g of total fat, 4.5 g or less of saturated fat and less than 95 mg of cholesterol.
Whereas “extra lean” beef contains less than 5 g of total fat, less than 2 g of saturated fat and less than 95 g of cholesterol.
Dietitian’s Dish
I love how easy it easy to eat one type of protein food (beef) while also consuming several other vitamins and minerals.
I mentioned above that beef contains over 10 essential nutrients, all of which are important. So I wanted to highlight a few that are often times overlooked or ones you may not be aware of.
CHOLINE: beef is a good source of choline and new evidence suggests choline taken during pregnancy may have lasting neurocognitive effects on babies. A 3-oz serving of cooked beef provides about 13% of the daily value for choline.
VITAMIN B6: beef is an excellent source of vitamin B6 and a 3-oz serving of cooked beef provides about 24% of the daily value for B6. It is important for proper brain development and function.
VITAMIN B12: Beef is an excellent source of vitamin B12, a key nutrient that your body for normal function of the brain and nervous system.
Other Favorite Beef Recipes from Chocolate Slopes
Dinner Ideas
Here are some of my family’s favorites and can be safely enjoyed by most children over the age of one (with appropriate supervision of course).
Additional Breakfast Ideas
Scrambled Egg and Beef Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3-4 red skin potatoes, chopped (about 3 cups)
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup vegetables, finely chopped zucchini, peppers, spinach
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- black pepper and salt to taste
- 6-8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese or Colby Jack
Instructions
- Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet or non-stick (oven-safe preferred) pan over medium heat. Add potatoes and cook until tender (about 10 minutes). Turn potatoes occasionally.
- Add garlic, onions and vegetables of your choice. Cook until vegetables are tender (about 5 minutes).
- Remove vegetables from skillet and add ground beef. Cook until beef is cooked thoroughly. Add Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper to taste.
- In a small bowl, add eggs and mix until well combined.
- Add egg mixture to skillet along with cooked vegetables. Stir occasionally and cook on low until eggs are cooked (about 5 minutes).
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Stir into mixture or place cast-iron skillet into oven for about 5 minutes at 350 F to melt cheese.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 3 days.
Notes
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