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Chorizo Skillet Scramble

Slightly spicy, yet flavorful Tex-Mex style breakfast skillet for any time of the day. Goes great with fresh biscuits.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Keyword: Chorizo, Scramble, Skillet
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 333kcal
Author: Eating With Deb

Equipment

  • Large non-stick sauté pan
  • Medium non-stick sauté pan
  • 7 x 11 oven safe baking dish
  • Microwave
  • Large bowl and whisk
  • Cutting board and knife

Ingredients

Eggs

  • 8 each eggs
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 tbsp butter

Potatoes

  • 3 each russet potatoes medium size
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Scramble

  • ½ pound chorizo
  • 2 cups mushrooms sliced
  • ½ cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp garlic fresh, minced
  • 1 each bell pepper
  • 1 can green chiles
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn frozen
  • ½ tsp basil dry
  • ½ tsp oregano dry
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning

Toppings

  • 1 cup co-jack cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp cilantro fresh, chopped
  • Sour cream
  • Guacamole or an avocado
  • Salsa

Instructions

  • Stab the potatoes several times with a fork. Put on a plate in the microwave and cook for 2 minutes. Flip over and cook another 2 minutes. Remove to the refrigerator to cool.
  • While the potatoes are in the microwave, crack and whip the eggs with a pinch each of salt and pepper and set aside.
  • While the potatoes are cooling, prepare the vegetables, drain and rinse the black bean, open green chiles, and get corn out of the freezer. Then dice the potatoes.
  • On medium heat, heat a large sauté pan. Add the oil and chopped potatoes, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are crispy. Put potatoes in the baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking oil.
  • Put pan back on medium low heat and add the chorizo. Sauté for 3 minutes until it is cooked and starting to get crispy.
  • Preheat oven to broil.
  • Add the mushrooms, onions, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes until the pepper softens and the onions become translucent.
  • Add the chiles, beans, corn and dry seasoning. Reduce heat to low.
  • In a non-stick sauté pan, melt the butter on medium heat. Add the eggs, stir frequently, and cook for 5 minutes until the eggs are just firm.
  • Pour the chorizo mixture over the potatoes in the oven safe dish. Top with the scrambled eggs and shredded cheese.
  • Put in the oven for 3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  • To serve top with sour cream, salsa, avocado, and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 696mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 533IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 2mg