Huevos Con Chorizo Recipe
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Huevos Con Chorizo Recipe
Description
The Huevos Con Chorizo Recipe combines crumbled chorizo, sautéed onions, and jalapeños cooked together before gently scrambling in eggs seasoned with salt and pepper. The chorizo browns to a rich, spicy foundation that flavors the eggs as they set with a creamy texture. The jalapeños introduce a moderate heat and the onions lend sweetness and aroma to the mix.
The cooking method develops savory depth by first softening the vegetables and chorizo in oil, then integrating the eggs at the end to maintain a tender scramble that holds the flavorful bits throughout. The result is a warm, filling dish with a blend of spicy, savory, and subtly sweet notes.
This dish is classically served hot with warm tortillas and optionally beans on the side, creating a complete meal often enjoyed at breakfast or brunch. The ingredients’ textures balance well — the firm crumbled chorizo contrasts nicely with soft, creamy eggs and crisp vegetable bits.
Leftovers can be refrigerated up to three days and are convenient for reheating or freezing when rolled into burritos. Gentle reheating in butter or microwave helps maintain their moisture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 egg large
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup onion chopped, about ¼ medium onion
- 2 jalapeños chopped
- 10 ounces chorizo you can add more or less according to taste, homemade or store bought
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- tortilla for serving, beans optional
- bean for serving, beans optional
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a bowl, season with salt and pepper. Whisk with a fork until creamy. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and jalapeños to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the crumbled chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Add the whisked eggs into the skillet, and stir gently to mix with the chorizo. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until the eggs are set to your liking.
- Serve the huevos con chorizo hot with tortillas and beans on the side.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days to maintain freshness.
- Huevos con chorizo freezes well when made into burritos; defrost overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Reheat gently in butter over medium-low heat or microwave incrementally to preserve texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 217mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 199mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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