Chorizo and Pepper Breakfast Tacos
A savory, protein-packed breakfast featuring mildly spicy Mexican chorizo, sweet bell peppers, and fluffy eggs. Served in warm corn tortillas for a satisfying, steady-energy start to your day.
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Before you start
Your 15-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
If you want to save time in the morning, pre-slice your bell peppers the night before and store them in an airtight container in the fridge.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cup bell peppers (sliced), Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Next: Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat…
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Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat…
Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the chorizo. Break it apart with a spatula and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until it begins to brown and release its natural oils.
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Toss the sliced bell peppers into the…
Toss the sliced bell peppers into the skillet with the chorizo. Sauté for another 4 to 5 minutes until the peppers are tender.
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Crack the eggs directly into the skillet
Crack the eggs directly into the skillet. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and black pepper, then gently scramble everything together until the eggs are fully cooked and fluffy. Remove from heat.
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In a separate dry skillet or directly…
In a separate dry skillet or directly over a low gas flame, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds per side until pliable and slightly charred at the edges.
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Divide the chorizo and egg scramble evenly…
Divide the chorizo and egg scramble evenly between the two warm tortillas. Top with your favorite hot sauce or a sprinkle of fresh cilantro if you have some on hand.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Chorizo releases enough flavorful fat on…
Chorizo releases enough flavorful fat on its own, so you won't need any additional cooking oil for this recipe.
If you want to save time…
If you want to save time in the morning, pre-slice your bell peppers the night before and store them in an airtight container in the fridge.
Be sure to use raw Mexican…
Be sure to use raw Mexican chorizo (usually found near the raw meats or sausages) rather than fully cured Spanish chorizo for the best texture and flavor.
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