Description
Hearty Mexican-style breakfast skillet combines robust flavors from traditional ingredients. Peppers, eggs, and chorizo create a satisfying morning meal that connects home cooks with authentic culinary traditions you’ll savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 15 oz (425 g) can black beans, drained
- 8 tortillas for serving
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) cotija cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 14.5 oz (411 g) can petite diced tomatoes
- 4 oz (113 g) can chopped green chiles
- 1 tablespoon cilantro
Spices and Oils:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, preparing a robust cooking vessel for the Mexican-inspired breakfast creation.
- In a large skillet, sauté minced garlic and diced onions in olive oil for 7-9 minutes, developing a rich golden color and aromatic foundation.
- Introduce tomato paste, a blend of warm spices, diced tomatoes, roasted green chiles, and hearty beans to the skillet, stirring to combine and allowing the mixture to gently simmer and meld flavors.
- Carefully create small wells in the simmering sauce, then delicately crack whole eggs directly into these pockets, ensuring each egg is nestled securely within the spicy mixture.
- Transfer the skillet directly into the preheated oven, allowing the eggs to cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes until egg whites become opaque and set while maintaining luxuriously runny yolks.
- Remove from oven and immediately garnish with crumbled queso fresco and fresh chopped cilantro, accompanying the dish with warm, soft tortillas for a complete and vibrant breakfast experience.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting chile pepper amounts or using mild/hot varieties to suit different heat preferences.
- Swap traditional beans for alternative protein sources like tofu, lentils, or plant-based crumbles for vegetarian and vegan adaptations.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution and a beautiful presentation that goes directly from stovetop to oven.
- Prepare ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process and reduce morning preparation time, making this a quick and efficient breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg