Venison Sausage and Egg Skillet

Why This Works for Intermittent Fasting

Venison is exceptionally lean and dense in protein, and paired with eggs and a hit of fat from butter or ghee, this skillet delivers a satiety-heavy first meal without piling on carbohydrates. Breaking a fast this way keeps blood sugar stable rather than spiking it, which helps avoid the energy crash that often follows a carb-heavy breakfast — making it easy to hold a clean eating window through the rest of the day.

Ingredients

• 450g (1 lb) ground venison sausage (or ground venison plus 1 tsp sage, ½ tsp fennel seed, ½ tsp garlic powder if using plain ground venison)
• 2 tablespoons butter or ghee, divided
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 large eggs
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt (plus more to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives, to finish
• Hot sauce, to serve (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter or ghee in a large cast-iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground venison sausage, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook for 6–7 minutes until browned through and no longer pink. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

2. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add the diced onion and bell pepper and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned at the edges.

3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Return the cooked venison sausage to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using.

5. Make six small wells in the mixture and crack an egg into each well. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 4–6 minutes, until the egg whites are set but yolks are still soft (cook longer for firm yolks).

6. Remove from heat, scatter with fresh parsley or chives, and serve straight from the skillet with hot sauce on the side if desired.

Nutrition Per Serving

Values are estimates based on standard ingredients; exact figures vary by venison sausage brand and fat content.

Fasting Compatibility

This skillet is ideal for breaking a 16:8 or 18:6 fast — the protein and fat combination promotes strong satiety through a tight eating window. For OMAD, this recipe scales up well as the day's single meal paired with a side salad; for 5:2 fasting, halve the portion to keep it within a reduced-calorie fasting day.

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This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making dietary changes, especially if you have an existing health condition.