Chorizo Breakfast Burrito Recipe
A delicious, spicy, and filling breakfast burrito made with chorizo, eggs, cheese, and your favorite toppings!
Ingredients
- 4 oz ½ cup chorizo (pork, turkey, or soy)
- 2 large eggs or 1 whole egg + 1 egg white for a lighter version
- ¼ cup shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend
- ½ cup cooked potatoes diced and pan-fried OR ¼ cup black beans
- 1 large flour tortilla or whole wheat for a healthier option
- Optional toppings: Avocado slices salsa, hot sauce, bell peppers, or onions
Instructions
- Cook the Chorizo:Heat a pan over medium heat.
- Add the chorizo and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon until fully cooked.
- Remove excess oil if needed.
- Scramble the Eggs:In the same pan, crack the eggs and scramble them until fluffy.
- Mix them with the cooked chorizo.
- Prepare the Fillings:Heat the tortilla in a pan or microwave for a few seconds to make it more flexible.
- Assemble the Burrito:Lay the warm tortilla flat, then add:
- Cooked chorizo and eggs
- Shredded cheese
- Potatoes or black beans
- Any extra toppings (avocado, salsa, hot sauce)
- Fold the Burrito:Fold in the sides first, then roll it tightly from the bottom up.
- Toast It (Optional)
- For extra crunch, heat the burrito in a pan for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
Notes
For a healthier version: Use turkey or soy chorizo, egg whites, and whole wheat tortillas.
For extra crunch: Add crispy hash browns inside the burrito.
For meal prep: Wrap burritos in foil and store in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for up to a month.
Serving Suggestions
With fresh toppings: Add avocado, salsa, hot sauce, or sour cream for extra flavor.
With a side dish: Pair with fresh fruit, Mexican rice, black beans, or hash browns.
As a meal prep option: Store and reheat for a quick breakfast on the go.
For extra crunch: Add crispy hash browns inside the burrito.
For meal prep: Wrap burritos in foil and store in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for up to a month.
Serving Suggestions
With fresh toppings: Add avocado, salsa, hot sauce, or sour cream for extra flavor.
With a side dish: Pair with fresh fruit, Mexican rice, black beans, or hash browns.
As a meal prep option: Store and reheat for a quick breakfast on the go.