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Chorizo Breakfast Tacos

These are the move for a more casual crowd who wants something a little different on New Year's morning. Chorizo, scrambled eggs, and good toppings wrapped in a warm tortilla — done in under 20 minutes. Set up a topping bar and let everyone build their own.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 lb Mexican chorizo casing removed
  • 6 large eggs beaten
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas warmed
  • 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup pico de gallo
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • Sour cream hot sauce, and lime wedges for serving
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook chorizo in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon, for 6 to 8 minutes until cooked through.
  2. Drain excess grease if needed, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  3. Pour beaten eggs over the chorizo and scramble together, stirring gently until just set.
  4. Warm tortillas in a dry pan or microwave. Spoon chorizo egg mixture into each tortilla.
  5. Top with cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, sour cream, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Serve with hot sauce on the side.