Description
Hearty Mexican Breakfast Chili and Eggs invites spice lovers on a morning culinary adventure through robust flavors and protein-packed comfort. Simmering chili nestled with perfectly cooked eggs promises a satisfying start you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- ½ pound (225 grams) ground turkey, beef, or plant-based alternative
- 4 large eggs
- 1 can (15 ounces or 425 grams) black beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- ½ onion, diced
- ½ bell pepper, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ avocado, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 can (14 ounces or 400 grams) diced tomatoes
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or cotija)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatic chili base by heating olive oil in a skillet over medium temperature, sautéing diced onions, minced garlic, and chopped bell peppers until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce ground turkey or plant-based protein to the skillet, browning the meat thoroughly while breaking it into small crumbles to ensure even cooking.
- Incorporate black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and a harmonious blend of spices into the skillet, stirring to combine all ingredients seamlessly.
- Allow the chili mixture to simmer gently, reducing liquid and intensifying flavors for approximately 10-15 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent sticking.
- Create four gentle indentations in the simmering chili using the back of a spoon, forming small wells for the eggs.
- Carefully crack one egg into each well, maintaining the yolk’s integrity and positioning.
- Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, allowing the eggs to steam and cook until whites are completely set but yolks remain delightfully runny.
- Enhance the dish’s visual appeal and flavor profile by garnishing with fresh chopped cilantro, crumbled cheese, and creamy avocado slices.
- Optional: Add a zesty kick with a drizzle of hot sauce according to personal preference.
- Serve immediately alongside warm crusty bread, soft tortillas, or fluffy rice to complete this hearty breakfast experience.
Notes
- Customize the protein by swapping ground turkey with lean chicken, beef, or a meat substitute like tempeh for varied dietary needs.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing chili powder, cayenne, or adding jalapeños to match personal heat preferences.
- For gluten-free options, serve with corn tortillas or cauliflower rice instead of traditional bread or wheat-based products.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like spinach, zucchini, or kale during the simmering stage for increased vitamins and fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg