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Hearty Mexican-Style Breakfast Tacos

Fluffy scrambled eggs, smoky chorizo, and melted cheese wrapped in warm tortillas — a vibrant and hearty Mexican-inspired breakfast everyone loves.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 lb Mexican chorizo (or spicy sausage)
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup salsa or pico de gallo
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • lime wedges, for serving

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Cook chorizo in a skillet over medium heat until browned; remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté onions and bell peppers in the same skillet until softened.
  3. Whisk eggs, season, and scramble them with the vegetables until just set.
  4. Add chorizo and cheese; stir until melted and combined.
  5. Warm tortillas and fill with the mixture; top with avocado, cilantro, and salsa.
  6. Serve immediately with lime wedges.