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Breakfast Burrito with Chorizo, Potato and Egg

Cultural Context

The breakfast burrito is a beloved staple in Mexican cuisine, often enjoyed as a hearty morning meal. Combining chorizo, potatoes, and eggs wrapped in a tortilla, it reflects the vibrant flavors of Mexican cooking. Traditionally, it's a convenient food for those on the go, and today, it's embraced in various forms across the globe, often featuring additional ingredients like beans or salsa.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
flour tortillas
shredded cheddar cheese
2 sausage chorrizo
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 medium size baked potato chopped
6 eggs
1 to 1 1/2 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
pepper
salt

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey chorizo is lower in fat, while ground beef is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while Monterey Jack is often cheaper.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is healthier and adds creaminess, while plain yogurt is a budget-friendly swap.

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat is healthier, while corn tortillas are often less expensive.

1

Add 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil to a pan.

2

Fry 2 tablespoons of chopped onion and 2 tablespoons of chopped green pepper until tender.

3

Add 2 sausage chorrizo to the pan and cook for about 1-2 minutes.

4

Add 1 more tablespoon of oil to the pan.

5

Add the chopped baked potato and let it cook together for a minute.

6

Season with a little pepper.

7

Add 6 beaten eggs with salt to the mixture and stir until firmed up.

8

Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the egg mixture and let it combine.

9

Heat the tortillas using a little no-stick spray for about 1 minute on each side.

10

Add the egg and cheese mixture to the heated tortilla.

11

Fold the tortilla to form a burrito.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Chorizo Breakfast BurritoMexican Breakfast Burrito
Local Name: Burrito de desayuno con chorizo, papa y huevo

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