Description
This Breakfast Burrito Chorizo recipe is a delicious and satisfying way to start your day. Loaded with spicy chorizo, scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes, and gooey cheese, these burritos are packed with flavor and perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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Chorizo:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 pound spicy chorizo sausage
Veggies:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 4 cups diced russet potatoes (1/4-inch pieces)
Eggs:
- 6 large or 8 medium eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons salt, split into two portions
Extras:
- 6 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
- 3 cups shredded Colby Jack or similar cheese
Instructions
- Brown the Chorizo: Set a skillet over medium-high heat, cook chorizo until browned. Remove from skillet.
- Cook the Veggies: In the same skillet, cook onions, peppers, and potatoes until softened. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Scramble the Eggs: Whisk eggs with milk, scramble in a clean skillet with butter. Season with salt.
- Warm the Tortillas: Microwave tortillas wrapped in damp paper towels until soft.
- Fill and Wrap Burritos: Distribute chorizo, veggies, eggs, and cheese on tortillas. Roll tightly.
- Toast Burritos: Pan-fry burritos in olive oil until crispy.
- Enjoy: Serve warm with salsa or Pico de Gallo.
Notes
- You can customize these burritos with additional toppings like avocado, sour cream, or hot sauce.
- Feel free to use your favorite cheese blend or add in extra veggies for variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1400mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
Keywords: Breakfast Burrito Chorizo, Breakfast Recipe, Brunch Recipe, Mexican Breakfast, Chorizo Recipe
