Season 02 - Breakfast / S02B03
Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo and Tortillas
Story
The sizzle of chorizo fills the air as Don Luis cracks fresh eggs into a bowl. This is the kind of breakfast that wakes you up with a smile,” he says, whisking the eggs with a steady hand. The rich aroma of smoky paprika and crisped tortillas fills the rustic kitchen. A little crunch, a little spice, and a whole lot of flavor,” he grins, folding warm eggs into the golden chorizo mix. Topped with fresh cilantro and served with warm tortillas, this dish is a breakfast fiesta on a plate! 🌞🌮✨ Prep & Cook Time
Don Luis tips
- Mexican chorizo (loose, spicy) renders fat as it cooks — use that fat for the eggs, no extra oil.
- Brown the chorizo in small clumps first, then add whisked eggs. Stir with a gentle spatula.
- Heat corn tortillas dry, no grease. You want them flexible to roll, not toasted brittle.
- Finish with cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, and a salsa (green or red) to taste.
Ingredients
- For the Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo:
- 6 large eggs 🥚
- 0.5 cup milk (or cream for extra richness) 🥛
- 6 oz Mexican chorizo, crumbled 🌶️
- 0.5 small onion, finely diced 🧅
- 1 small tomato, diced 🍅
- 1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ✨
- 0.5 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper ⚫
- For Serving:
- 4 small corn or flour tortillas 🌮
- 0.25 cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese (optional) 🧀
- Fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
- Lime wedges for serving 🍋
Instructions
- 1Cook the Chorizo & Veggies
- 21️⃣ Cook the Chorizo – In a large skillet over medium heat, add the chorizo. Cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and slightly crispy. 🍳🌶️
- 32️⃣ Sauté the Veggies – Add diced onions and tomatoes to the skillet, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant. 🧅🍅
- 4Scramble the Eggs
- 53️⃣ Whisk the Eggs – In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. 🥄
- 64️⃣ Cook the Eggs – Pour the egg mixture into the skillet, stirring gently with a spatula until just set and creamy. Don’t overcook! 🍳🔥
- 7Prepare the Tortillas & Serve
- 85️⃣ Warm the Tortillas – Heat tortillas on a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side until warm and slightly toasted. 🌮✨
- 96️⃣ Assemble & Enjoy – Spoon the scrambled eggs with chorizo onto warm tortillas, sprinkle with queso fresco (if using), and top with fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and enjoy! 🍽️🌿
Frequently asked questions
- Mexican vs. Spanish chorizo?
- Mexican: loose, uncured, cooked before eating. Spanish: cured, eaten in slices like salami. For this recipe, Mexican is correct.
- What tortillas?
- Corn, fresh-made if you can, or store-bought heated in a dry skillet. Flour works but loses the authentic Mexican connection.
- How do I make it less spicy?
- Sub Mexican chorizo for sweet longaniza or mild Italian sausage. Loses character but more kid-friendly.
- Vegetarian version?
- Soyrizo (soy chorizo) has decent traction now. Cacique brand or Trader Joe's both work. Same cook method.
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