To make these plump egg-filled tacos, we started with the base, making homemade tortillas that were tender yet could hold a big helping of eggs. For a flavorful filling, we scrambled the eggs with smoky chorizo, onion, and jalapeño. Our warm Salsa Roja (a cooked red salsa) came together quickly in the microwave for a spicy topping.
Notes
- It’s important to follow visual cues when making the eggs, as your pan’s thickness will affect the cooking time.
- If you’re using an electric stovetop for the eggs, heat a second burner on low and move the skillet to it when it’s time to adjust the heat.
- You can substitute store-bought tortillas for homemade ones. This recipe makes enough filling for 12 (6-inch) tacos.
- Use good quality store-bought chorizo, or use the link to make an excellent homemade version.
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- salt
- pepper
- 8 ounces Mexican chorizo sausage - casings removed
- 1 small onion - chopped fine
- 1 jalapeño chile - stemmed, seeded, and minced
- 12 flour tortillas - 6-inch, taco-sized
- 1 1/2 cups Salsa Roja
- 2 1/4 cups Monterey Jack cheese - shredded
- 1 1/2 cups scallions - thinly sliced
- 3 Lime wedges
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in bowl until thoroughly combined and mixture is pure yellow, about 1 minute. Set aside.
- Cook chorizo in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, breaking up meat with wooden spoon, until well browned, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add onion and jalapeño and cook until vegetables are softened and lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Add egg mixture and, using heat-resistant rubber spatula, constantly and firmly scrape along bottom and sides of skillet until eggs begin to clump and spatula leaves trail on bottom of skillet, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Gently but constantly fold egg mixture until clumped and slightly wet, 30 to 60 seconds.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill tortillas with egg mixture and serve immediately, passing salsa, Monterey Jack, scallions, and lime wedges separately.
Nutrition
Calories: 673kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 37gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 398mgSodium: 1718mgPotassium: 678mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1362IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 475mgIron: 5mg