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Spicy Mexican Breakfast Burrito

Cultural Context

Originating from the vibrant street food culture of Mexico, the breakfast burrito combines traditional Mexican ingredients like chorizo and beans with eggs, creating a hearty meal to start the day. It's often enjoyed on-the-go, reflecting the fast-paced lifestyle of urban areas. In recent years, this dish has gained popularity beyond Mexico, inspiring countless variations across the globe, from spicy to vegetarian options.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
2 eggs
Monterey Jack cheese
1 tomato
avocado
garlic
onion
jalapeño
olive oil
salt
pepper
chili powder
cumin
cilantro
flour tortilla

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while ground beef is more affordable.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while processed cheese is budget-friendly.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories, while plain yogurt is often less expensive.

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat provides more fiber, while corn tortillas are typically cheaper.

1

Crack 2 eggs into a bowl and season with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin.

2

Heat a pan and add olive oil, then add garlic and onions, cooking until translucent.

3

Add diced tomato and jalapeños to the pan and cook briefly.

4

Pour the eggs into the pan and scramble with the other ingredients until cooked.

5

Warm a flour tortilla in the pan for about 15 seconds on each side.

6

Place the egg mixture in the center of the tortilla, adding more avocado and cilantro on top.

7

Fold the sides of the tortilla in and roll tightly to form a burrito.

Cooking Techniques

scramblingfryingrolling

Equipment Needed

panbowlspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Desayuno BurritoBurrito de Desayuno Picante
Local Name: Burrito de desayuno picante

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