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Migas with Chorizo and Eggs

Cultural Context

Migas, a traditional dish in Mexican cuisine, combines leftover tortillas with eggs and various ingredients like chorizo. It's often enjoyed for breakfast or brunch, showcasing the resourcefulness of using leftover food. Today, migas has gained popularity beyond Mexico, with variations appearing in Texas and other regions, often reflecting local tastes and ingredients.

MexicanMXmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
corn tortillas
oil
2 eggs
butter
salt
chorizo

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey chorizo reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing taste.

1

Preheat a pan on medium to medium-low heat.

2

Add several tablespoons of oil to the pan.

3

Hand cut or rip corn tortillas into little squares and add to the pan.

4

Toast the tortilla pieces until crispy, about 5 to 7 minutes.

5

Set the toasted tortillas aside.

6

In a bowl, beat and scramble 2 eggs and set aside.

7

Add a pat of butter to the pan and let it melt.

8

Add the scrambled eggs to the pan and cook until done, adding salt to taste.

9

For the second method, add chorizo to another pan and cook until broken apart.

10

Add the remaining toasted tortilla pieces to the pan with chorizo.

11

Mix everything together and then add the scrambled eggs, cooking through.

Cooking Techniques

scramblingsautéing

Equipment Needed

panbowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

MigasMigas con Chorizo
Local Name: Migas con Chorizo y Huevos

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