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A classic, hearty breakfast scramble featuring spicy Mexican chorizo sausage and fluffy eggs. This savory dish comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for quick breakfast tacos or a satisfying brunch.
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Cook Chorizo and Aromatics
Scramble the Eggs
A classic, hearty breakfast scramble featuring spicy Mexican chorizo sausage and fluffy eggs. This savory dish comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for quick breakfast tacos or a satisfying brunch.
This mexican_american recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 691.93 calories per serving with 33.51g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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For Chorizo con Huevos y Papas, add 1 cup of finely diced, pre-cooked potatoes to the skillet along with the onion and jalapeño.
Substitute the pork chorizo with a plant-based soy chorizo (soyrizo) for a delicious vegetarian alternative.
Incorporate 1/2 cup of diced bell peppers or mushrooms along with the onions for added flavor and nutrients.
Stir in 1/2 cup of shredded Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese during the last minute of cooking for a meltier, cheesier scramble.
With a combination of eggs and pork sausage, this dish provides a significant amount of high-quality protein, which is essential for muscle repair, satiety, and overall body function.
Eggs and pork are great sources of B vitamins, particularly B12 and B6. These vitamins are crucial for energy metabolism, brain function, and the formation of red blood cells.
This dish contains important minerals like selenium from the eggs, which acts as a powerful antioxidant, and zinc from the chorizo, which supports immune function.
Chorizo con Huevos is high in protein but can also be high in sodium and saturated fat, depending on the brand of chorizo. To make it healthier, choose a leaner chorizo, drain the fat thoroughly, and load up on vegetable garnishes like avocado and salsa.
A typical serving of Chorizo con Huevos (about 1 cup, without tortillas or heavy garnishes) contains approximately 350-450 calories, primarily from the chorizo and eggs.
Mexican chorizo is a raw, ground pork sausage seasoned with vinegar and chili peppers that must be cooked before eating. Spanish chorizo is a cured, dried sausage seasoned with smoked paprika, which can be sliced and eaten without cooking.
This dish is best served fresh, as reheated scrambled eggs can become rubbery. However, you can cook the chorizo and onion mixture ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. When ready to eat, simply reheat the mixture and scramble in fresh eggs.
It's most commonly served as breakfast tacos in warm corn or flour tortillas. It also pairs wonderfully with refried beans, breakfast potatoes, fresh salsa, and a side of fruit.
To reduce the heat, choose a mild chorizo brand, omit the jalapeño, and serve with cooling toppings like avocado, Mexican crema, or sour cream.
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