Mexican Breakfast Tacos (Chorizo and Egg) Recipe

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I used to be going to name this “Restoration Breakfast Tacos”. As a result of truthfully, after a night with just a few too many vinos, this punchy flavoured breakfast is an ideal “choose me up”. The scrambled eggs have a kick of chili and are cooked within the chorizo flavours so they’re loaded with further flavour!

I like chorizos for breakfast, like in Chorizo Baked Beans on Toast and Chorizo Breakfast Hash with Bacon and Smashed Potato. The massive flavour punch is a get up name!

Mexican Breakfast Tacos (Chorizo and Eggs)

I needed to share this recipe immediately as a result of I received an electronic mail from a reader yesterday who made me chortle with this message:

“….my confession… I’ve a slight obsession with Chorizo… Finest. Factor. Ever…

Do you could have any delicious recipes involving this godlike substance?”

YES, I’ve loads of recipes utilizing chorizo. I name it my “secret weapon” in cooking. It’s so loaded with flavour and I believe the trick with chorizo is to be sure you don’t waste a scrap of that flavour!

One of many methods to benefit from chorizo is to make use of the oil that’s launched whenever you brown it to cook dinner different elements of a dish. For instance, on this One Pan Spanish Chicken with Chorizo, Tomato and Potatoes, the oil and flavour launched by the chorizo is used as the bottom flavour for the sauce.

In these breakfast tacos, the chorizo is browned THEN the egg is cooked in the identical pan so it might probably absorb all of the flavours of the chorizo. That’s why the egg has a barely brown tinge to it – it’s all flavour!

Golden rule in cooking – by no means throw out free flavour!

Made these for brekki last weekend, they are SO GOOD! I LOVE Chorizo anything!!!

Mexican Breakfast Tacos (Chorizo and Eggs)

I went all out with these tacos so they’re topped with pico de gallo (Mexican tomato salsa), avocado and even a sprinkle of feta (use cotija if you happen to can!). You don’t need to! Simply the eggs + chorizo remains to be fabulous.

Oh – earlier than I overlook! That is made utilizing uncooked chorizo which is basically like a sausage. I eliminated it from the casing after which browned it, breaking it up like mince (floor meat). I just like the crumbly texture that then mixes into the gentle scrambled eggs. BUT you can also make this with cured chorizo – the stuff that you simply see on antipasto platters that you’ll be able to eat with out cooking. It is a little more of a ache as a result of you’ll need to cube it. However it’s going to have nearly the identical flavour and the feel will solely be barely totally different.

I made this with Spanish chorizo as a result of – boo hoo – we don’t have Mexican chorizo right here in Australia (that I do know of….anybody care to appropriate me? Please!). Whichever you utilize, you’ll be able to’t go flawed! 🙂

Now, please excuse me. My chubby little Child Fingers are accomplished typing, it has one thing else it must do. Urgently. 🙂

Mexican Breakfast Tacos (Chorizo and Eggs)

 

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Mexican Breakfast Tacos (Chorizo and Egg) Recipe

Mexican Breakfast Tacos (Chorizo and Egg) Recipe

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Serves: 4 Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 413 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

  • 2 tomatoes , deseeded and diced
  • 1/2 red onion , diced
  • 2 tbsp lime juice (adjust to taste) (around 1 lime)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp coriander/cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 7 oz / 200g Mexican or raw Spanish chorizo , removed from casings (Note 1)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 birds eye chilies , deseeded and finely chopped (adjust to taste)
  • 1 small onion (brown, yellow, white)
  • 4 large eggs , lightly whisked (or 6 small eggs)
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • Black pepper
  • 4 small tortillas , corn or flour (around 6" / 12 cm rounds)
  • Cotija or feta , crumbled
  • Avocado , diced
  • Cilantro/coriander leaves

Instructions

  1. Combine Pico de gallo ingredients EXCEPT THE SALT in a bowl and set aside while you prepare the rest of the breakfast.
  2. Cook Chorizo: Heat olive oil in a non stick fry pan over high heat. Add the chorizo and cook, breaking up the pieces, until browned. Remove chorizo into a bowl. Drain excess fat but leave enough to cook the eggs.
  3. Make the Eggs: Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, chilies and onion to the pan and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent and starting to turn golden. Add the eggs and milk and stir slowly with a wooden spoon until the eggs start to set. Remove the pan from the stove while they are still a bit wet because they will keep cooking. Stir through salt and pepper - adjust to taste.
  4. Warm tortillas in the microwave or oven, per packet instructions.
  5. Add salt to pico de gallo and toss.
  6. Assemble: Place some scrambled eggs in a tortilla then top with chorizo then pico de gallo. Garnish with cotija / feta, avocado and coriander/cilantro leaves.

Notes

1. Be sure to get raw Chorizo that are like sausages which can be removed from their casing and cooked, like you would with mince (ground meat). The more common Spanish Chorizo is cured and can be sliced and eaten as is, like salami / pepperoni.
Mexican Chorizo is the authentic option but we can't get that here in Australia (as far as I know), so I make this with spicy Spanish chorizo.
If you want to make this with cured chorizo (i.e. the one you get that you can eat without cooking), then dice it as finely as you can and cook for a shorter period of time, just to brown it.
2. The nutrition is per taco and it does not take into account the fat from the chorizo that is drained so the actual calories will be lower. It also does not include the toppings
No, it's not the healthiest breakfast in the world. But if you're making these to cure a hangover, then you shouldn't care!

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Hi, I’m Sarah Millar!
I’m a food blogger who loves creating quick and easy recipes that bring big flavor without the fuss. Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated — and I’m here to share simple, fast food ideas that anyone can make at home. When I’m not in the kitchen, you’ll usually find me tasting new dishes, exploring cafés, or coming up with fresh food hacks to make everyday meals more fun.

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