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Chorizo and potato tacos in a white ceramic dish.
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Spicy Chorizo and Potato Breakfast Tacos

These Chorizo and Potato Breakfast Tacos are a brunch-time classic in our house. Hearty, spicy, and totally satisfying, it’s a family favorite. They’re perfect for lazy weekends, make-ahead meal prep, or feeding a hungry crew.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 161kcal

Ingredients

Avocado Pico de Gallo

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes quartered
  • ¼ red onion diced
  • 1 jalapeño diced (seeded if desired)
  • Juice of one lime
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 avocado ripe and diced

Chorizo and potatoes

  • 1 pound potatoes cut in ¼ inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound Mexican chorizo or store-bought

Scrambled eggs

  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons cream or milk
  • Pinch of salt

To serve

Instructions

Make the Avocado Pico de Gallo

  • Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and use the back of a knife to score a grid into the flesh while it's still in the skin.
  • Halve or quarter the tomatoes and add them to a bowl with finely diced jalapeño, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
  • Add salt, pepper, lime juice, and a drizzle of olive oil. Stir to combine.
  • Use a large spoon to scoop the diced avocado from the skin and gently fold it into the bowl with the other ingredients. Try not to mash it—keep those chunks intact! Set aside while you prepare the taco filling.

Make the Chorizo and Potato Filling

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F and place a large sheet pan inside to heat up as the oven warms.
  • While the oven preheats, warm a dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each corn tortilla for 30 to 60 seconds per side until warm with charred spots. Keep tortillas warm by wrapping them in foil or storing them in a tortilla warmer in a 200°F oven.
  • Dice your potatoes small and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Carefully spread them on the hot sheet pan and roast for 10–12 minutes, or until golden and tender.
  • In the same cast-iron skillet used earlier, cook the chorizo over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes, breaking it up as it browns.
  • Add the roasted potatoes to the skillet with the chorizo and stir to coat everything in those spicy, flavorful drippings. Let it all sauté for another 3 to 5 minutes until you’ve got golden, crispy bits throughout.

Scramble the Eggs

  • Whisk your eggs with a splash of cream, or milk, and a pinch of salt.
  • Cook low and slow in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until just set, about 4 to 5 minutes, keeping them soft and fluffy, not dry.

Build Your Breakfast Tacos

  • Set out your warm tortillas, chorizo-potato filling, scrambled eggs, avocado pico de gallo, tomato or tomatillo salsa, extra jalapeños, and a handful of fresh cilantro. Let everyone build their perfect taco and dig in!

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Notes

For an amazing breakfast burrito, try wrapping the chorizo and potatoes up in a flour tortilla with fluffy eggs, some cheese, and your salsa!

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg
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