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Chorizo Breakfast Tacos


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious and hearty breakfast option featuring scrambled eggs, chorizo, and fresh veggies wrapped in warm tortillas.


Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs
  • 0 cup milk or cream
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 8 oz Mexican chorizo (or breakfast sausage)
  • 0 medium onion (finely diced)
  • 1 bell pepper (mixed red and green, diced)
  • 0 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 0 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 6 tortillas (flour or corn)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Cook chorizo in a skillet over medium heat until browned, then remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté onion and peppers in the same skillet until soft.
  3. Whisk eggs with milk, salt, pepper, and paprika, then pour into the skillet.
  4. Gently scramble eggs until nearly set, then add cheese and cooked chorizo.
  5. Warm tortillas and fill with the mixture.
  6. Top with cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Serve with salsa or avocado.

Notes

  • This dish is versatile; you can substitute the chorizo with other types of breakfast meats if desired.
  • Adding avocado or salsa enhances the flavor of the tacos.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 300mg