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Two chorizo breakfast tacos on a white plate with lime wedges and parsley in the background
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Chorizo Breakfast Tacos

Soft scrambled eggs mixed with chorizo and vegetables, then stuffed into a corn tortilla with beans. Topped with some salsa, pico de gallo and cheese.  This is a breakfast dish you won't want to miss! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 363kcal
Author: Julie Evink

Ingredients

  • 1 9 ounce beef chorizo
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 cup bell peppers assorted colors, diced
  • 7 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 heaping tablespoons canned diced green chilies
  • 1/4 cup cilantro divided
  • 1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend divided
  • 8-10 yellow corn tortillas
  • 1 can refried beans warmed
  • garnish: fresh pico de gallo and salsa

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, add oil and bring to medium heat. Once hot, add the onions and sauté for 4 minutes, stirring often. Once the onions are translucent add the bell peppers and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • While the vegetables are cooking, add your chorizo to a skillet and cook until desired consistency. Keep warm once chorizo is cooked
  • In a medium bowl, add eggs, milk, salt, pepper and diced chilies. Whisk together.
  • Add the eggs to the vegetable mixture and scramble, about 5-6 minutes. Add 1/2 the cilantro and 1/2 the cheese once the eggs are almost done Finish scrambling the eggs. Add the chorizo. Mix well. Set heat to low and heat up tortillas.
  • Once your tortillas are warmed, sprinkle the remaining cilantro and cheese over the chorizo eggs.
  • To assemble the tacos: take a warmed tortilla, add beans then the chorizo egg scramble, then garnish.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 994mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 905IU | Vitamin C: 28.8mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2.1mg