Breakfast Burritos Filling Recipe

Authentic New Mexico breakfast burritos – a taste of the Southwest! This recipe, inspired by a daily staple you can even find at McDonald's and Burger King, is easy to make and bursting with flavor. Customize it with your favorite meat: bacon, ham, beef, or pork! Get ready for a delicious and satisfying breakfast that will leave you wanting more.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 370 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 4.2 (10 Reviews)
Breakfast Burritos Filling

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Breakfast Burritos Filling

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How to Make Breakfast Burritos Filling

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of margarine in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 medium diced onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 2 cloves minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add 1 pound of diced potatoes (russet or Yukon gold recommended) and cook until tender and lightly browned, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Stir in 4 slices of bacon (or 1/2 cup of diced ham, beef, or pork) and cook until heated through.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs with 2 tablespoons of milk or water.
  6. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the potatoes and meat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are set, about 5 minutes.
  7. Warm flour tortillas according to package directions.
  8. Fill each tortilla with the egg and potato mixture, adding 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese) to each.
  9. Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa on the side.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

41g

Carbs

8g