Authentic Mexican Breakfast Tacos: A Delicious Breakfast to Start Your Day

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Authentic Mexican Breakfast Tacos: A Delicious Breakfast to Start Your Day
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on October 16, 2023

Authentic Mexican Breakfast Tacos are a satisfying and flavorful way to start your day. This recipe combines traditional Mexican ingredients like corn tortillas, scrambled eggs, chorizo, and avocado to create a delicious and hearty breakfast option. The tacos are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, cheese, or cilantro. Enjoy these flavorful tacos with a side of beans and a cup of hot coffee for a truly authentic Mexican breakfast experience.

Ingredients

  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 6 large eggs
  • 4 ounces of chorizo
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chorizo to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Remove the chorizo from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are scrambled and cooked through. Remove from heat.
  5. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until pliable.
  6. Assemble the tacos by placing a spoonful of scrambled eggs onto each tortilla.
  7. Top each taco with a spoonful of chorizo, sliced avocado, diced tomatoes, diced onion, chopped cilantro, and crumbled queso fresco.
  8. Serve the tacos warm and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Authentic Mexican breakfast tacos are a popular street food in Mexico and are typically enjoyed as a quick grab-and-go breakfast.
  • In Mexico, it's common to serve these tacos with a side of refried beans and a hot cup of coffee.
  • Corn tortillas are the traditional choice for breakfast tacos, but you can also use flour tortillas if preferred.