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Easy Chorizo Breakfast Tacos

5 from 2 votes
These Easy Chorizo Breakfast Tacos are the perfect way tos tart your morning! Loaded with spicy chorizo, fluffy scrambled eggs, sautéed peppers and onions, melty Monterey Jack cheese, and fresh cilantro, they're hearty, flavorful, and ready in about 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 661
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chorizo
  • 1 onion, small diced
  • 1-2 bell peppers chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne optional
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro diced
  • 1 ½ cups Monterey-Jack Cheese shredded, fresh
  • corn or flour tortillas
  • hot sauce of choice optional

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat add Chorizo.
  2. Break up and brown 4-5 minutes.
  3. Drain grease aside from a little to sauté vegetables in.
  4. Add onion and peppers and saute for 4-5 minutes.
  5. Add garlic and cook a couple more.
  6. Whisk eggs with milk in a small bowl 30-60 seconds.
  7. Slowly add to the skillet, stirring frequently to keep from sticking or overcooking. Turn down heat and carefully combine with chorizo and vegetable mixture.
  8. Add spices and cilantro and stir. Cook another minute.
  9. Remove from heat and mix in cheese.
  10. Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or oven.
  11. Place egg and chorizo mixture in warmed tortillas. Top with avocado and hot sauce if desired.

Notes

Tips for the Best Breakfast Tacos
Don't overcook the eggs. Remove them from the heat while they're still slightly soft, they'll continue cooking from the residual heat.
Warm your tortillas before serving to keep them flexible and prevent cracking.
Freshly shred your cheese for the best melting texture.
If using spicy Mexican chorizo, adjust the cayenne to your preferred heat level.
Make it even heartier by adding crispy breakfast potatoes inside the Chorizo Breakfast Tacos.
Variations
              Add potatoes
Crispy diced potatoes or tater tots make these even more filling.
              Lighten them up
Use turkey chorizo or chicken chorizo for a healthier option.
              Customize your toppings
Avocado, pico de gallo, salsa verde, sour cream, pickled jalapeños, cotija cheese, or hot sauce are all excellent additions for Chorizo Breakfast Tacos.