Bacon Potato and Egg Taco Ole

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced bacon
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup diced potatoes
• 4 eggs
• 4 flour tortillas
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, bacon, and garlic and cook until the vegetables are soft and the bacon is crisp, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3. Add the potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 8 minutes.
4. Make 4 wells in the potato mixture and crack 1 egg into each well. Cover the skillet and cook until the eggs are cooked to your desired doneness, about 5 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, warm the tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds.
6. To assemble the tacos, place a warm tortilla on a plate, top with some of the potato mixture, and top with shredded cheese. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
7. Serve the tacos with your favorite toppings.

Interesting Facts

• Taco ole is a popular Mexican dish that consists of eggs, potatoes, and other ingredients, usually served with a tortilla.
• The word “taco” comes from the Nahuatl language, which is an indigenous language of Mexico.
• Tacos were traditionally served as a breakfast dish, but they can also be enjoyed as a snack or meal any time of day.