Chorizo and Egg Breakfast Tacos (Easy Taco Recipe)

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey chorizo reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: egg whites

💰Cheaper: tofu

Egg whites lower cholesterol, tofu is a vegan alternative.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers creaminess with less fat.

Heat a skillet over medium heat.

Add chorizo to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove chorizo and set aside, leaving some fat in the skillet.

In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add beaten eggs to the skillet and scramble until just set, about 2-3 minutes.

Mix in the cooked chorizo and stir to combine.

Warm tortillas in a separate pan or microwave until pliable.

Assemble tacos by placing chorizo and egg mixture on each tortilla.

Top with chopped cilantro, diced jalapeño, and cheese.

Add slices of avocado and a squeeze of lime juice.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens