Description
Hearty chorizo breakfast tacos celebrate Mexican morning flavors with spicy sausage, scrambled eggs, and fresh toppings. Crisp tortillas and zesty ingredients create a satisfying meal you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) Mexican chorizo sausage, casings removed if necessary
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- 1 tbsp (15 g) butter
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup (120 ml) salsa or pico de gallo
- ¼ cup (15 g) chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Chorizo Preparation: Sauté chorizo in a skillet over medium heat, methodically breaking down the meat until achieving a deep caramelized finish and complete cooking. Drain excess fat on paper towels.
- Egg Mixture: Whisk eggs with milk, incorporating salt and pepper. In the same chorizo-seasoned skillet, melt butter over low heat and pour in the egg blend, creating a smooth, creamy base.
- Scrambling Technique: Gently manipulate eggs with continuous stirring, forming soft, pillowy curds that maintain a luxurious, slightly moist texture. Remove from heat at the precise moment of desired consistency.
- Tortilla Transformation: Warm tortillas in a dry pan or wrapped in a damp cloth, ensuring they become flexible and pliable for optimal taco assembly.
- Taco Assembly: Layer scrambled eggs as the foundation, top with crispy chorizo fragments. Embellish with melted cheese, diced avocado, vibrant salsa, and fresh cilantro sprigs for a complex flavor profile.
- Final Flourish: Serve with lime wedges, allowing diners to add a bright, citrusy dimension that elevates the entire taco experience.
Notes
- Master Chorizo Rendering: Cook chorizo slowly over medium heat to release maximum flavor and achieve perfect caramelization, breaking meat into small, crispy pieces.
- Egg Texture Control: Whisk eggs gently and cook on low heat, stirring constantly to create soft, creamy scrambled eggs that remain moist and avoid overcooking.
- Tortilla Technique: Warm tortillas briefly in a dry pan or wrapped in damp cloth to enhance flexibility and prevent cracking when filling with ingredients.
- Balanced Flavor Layering: Add fresh elements like cilantro, avocado, and lime juice to cut through the richness of chorizo and eggs, creating a vibrant and balanced taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 270 mg