Mexican Taco Breakfast Burrito
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Mexican Taco Breakfast Burrito
Description
The recipe prepares a flavorful filling of ground beef cooked with diced onion, garlic, jalapeño, and taco seasoning, resulting in a savory base with moderate spiciness and aromatic depth. Scrambled eggs with half and half and butter yield soft curds, adding creamy texture when combined with the meat. Refried beans contribute smoothness and additional protein, while shredded cheddar and American cheeses melt into the warm mixture for richness and binding. The flour tortillas serve as a sturdy vessel to fold and roll the fillings securely. Fresh tomato and avocado pieces introduce fresh, soft elements contrasting the cooked components. Hot sauce accompanies the dish, allowing diners to adjust the spiciness to taste. This burrito suits a filling breakfast or brunch with layered textures and balanced flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 jalapeño diced
- 8 egg large
- 1/3 cup half and half
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 flour tortilla large
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup American cheese
- 1 tomato diced, large
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 cup refried beans
- hot sauce for serving
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and once hot, cook ground beef, until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Add onion, garlic, jalapeno, salt, pepper, and taco seasoning. Cook until the beef is browned.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and half and half.
- Wipeout the skillet, place over medium heat and melt the butter. When butter is just starting to foam, reduce heat to medium-low and add beaten eggs. Using a rubber spatula, stir every occasionally until soft curds form. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble:
- In the center of each tortilla, spread ¼ cup of refried beans, add ¼ of the ground beef, ¼ of the scrambled eggs, ¼ cup of each cheese, and tomato pieces and avocado.
- Fold in the two sides and roll up tightly. Serve with hot sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4burritos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 823 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 823kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 76g | 117% |
| Saturated Fat | 34g | 170% |
| Cholesterol | 510mg | 170% |
| Sodium | 1677mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 930mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1986IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 731mg | 73% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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