Flavorful Breakfast Tacos with Spicy Chorizo
Bold and comforting breakfast tacos featuring spicy chorizo and creamy scrambled eggs, perfect for quick and satisfying weekend mornings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spicy chorizo sausage, casing removed
- 6 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup milk or cream (optional)
- 6 to 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- A handful fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack, optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Hot sauce or salsa, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Remove casing from chorizo, finely chop onion, garlic, and cilantro. Crack eggs into a bowl, add milk, salt, and pepper, then whisk until combined and slightly frothy.
- Cook the chorizo: Heat skillet over medium heat. Add chorizo and break apart with spatula. Cook until browned and fat rendered, about 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add splash of water if pan gets too dry.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Push chorizo to one side, add onion and garlic to pan. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Stir into chorizo.
- Scramble the eggs: Reduce heat to low. Pour egg mixture into pan with chorizo. Let sit a few seconds, then gently stir and fold with spatula scraping bottom to create soft curds, about 3-4 minutes.
- Warm the tortillas: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Warm each tortilla about 30 seconds per side until pliable and slightly toasted. Keep warm wrapped in a kitchen towel.
- Assemble tacos: Spoon chorizo and scrambled egg mixture onto each tortilla. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and fresh cilantro. Add hot sauce or salsa if desired. Fold and serve immediately.
Notes
Cook chorizo slowly to render fat and deepen flavor. Scramble eggs gently over low heat for creamy texture. Warm tortillas on dry skillet for best texture. Add a pat of butter to eggs for extra richness. Balance spiciness with sour cream or avocado slices if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 16
Keywords: breakfast tacos, spicy chorizo, scrambled eggs, easy breakfast, Mexican breakfast, weekend brunch, quick breakfast