This taco scramble breakfast is one of the easiest ways to lock in a high protein start to your day.

Simple ingredients, big flavor, and built for meal prep so you don’t have to think about breakfast all week.

If you’re trying to stay consistent, this is the kind of meal that makes it automatic.

Dad Check:

✓ High Protein — YES
✓ Keto Friendly — YES
✓ Kid Approved — YES
✓ Under $15 — YES
✓ Low Carb — YES

• Protein: ~44–47g per serving
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 8 containers
• Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

Meat:

• 1.5 lb 93/7 ground beef
• 1 lb Johnsonville sage breakfast sausage

Eggs:

• 24 large eggs
• Avocado oil
• 4 tbsp butter (divided)

Veggies:

• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
• Fajita seasoning
• 32–48 cherry tomatoes

Toppings:

• Fresh shredded Tillamook cheddar cheese
• Taco Bell copycat jalapeño sauce
• Sour cream

Instructions

Step 1: Cook Fajita Veggies

1. Heat pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add avocado oil.
3. Add onion and sliced peppers.
4. Season with fajita seasoning.
5. Cook until softened and slightly charred.
6. Remove and set aside.

Step 2: Cook Meat

1. Brown ground beef.
2. Brown breakfast sausage.
3. Combine both meats.
4. Set aside.

Step 3: Scramble Eggs

1. Heat stainless steel pan (use water test).
2. Add avocado oil + 1 tbsp butter.
3. Pour in 6 whisked eggs.
4. Scramble gently.
5. Repeat until all eggs are cooked.

Pro Tip

Cook eggs in batches and don’t rush it.

Using the stainless steel water test method keeps them from sticking and gives you a better texture.

That’s the difference between average eggs and something you’ll actually want to eat all week.

Meal Prep Assembly

Cook eggs in batches and don’t rush it.

Using the stainless steel water test method keeps them from sticking and gives you a better texture.

That’s the difference between average eggs and something you’ll actually want to eat all week.

Protein Breakdown

Protein Sources:

• Eggs (3 per serving): ~18g protein
• Ground beef + sausage: ~20–25g protein
• Cheese: ~5–7g protein

Total: ~44–47g protein per serving

How to Adjust:

• Add more egg whites → increase protein without fat
• Add more meat → increase protein + calories
• Reduce cheese → lower fat

Meal Prep Tips

• Store up to 4 days in fridge
• Reheat in microwave or pan
• Add sauce after reheating for best flavor

Use with:
→ Creamy Jalapeño Sauce
→ High Protein Garlic Sauce
→ Simple Breakfast Sauce

Looking for more high protein meals? Check out High Protein Meals (40g+ Protein) →

You don’t need complicated meals to stay consistent.

You need a system that works when life gets busy. This is one of those meals you can rely on every week.

Keep it simple. Stay consistent. That’s how you win.