tex mex breakfast chimichanga

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Lynn Socko
San Angelo, TX

This is one of those recipes where measurements just aren't needed. I used leftover's, fresh veggies, fried taters and of course cheese. The only thing I would suggest, if using meat, make sure it's one you like with eggs. Enjoy!

(3 ratings)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 5 Min

Ingredients For tex mex breakfast chimichanga

  • **leftover sirloin steak
  • **red potatoes
  • **diced onion
  • **diced tomatoes
  • **chopped jalapeno
  • **chopped cilantro
  • **eggs
  • **grated cheese
  • **10-12" flour tortillas
  • **canola oil
  • **salt and pepper to taste

How To Make tex mex breakfast chimichanga

  • 1
    I started the process by dicing some red potatoes (4) and onion (1/2) and fried in the same skillet I had cooked steak in the night before.
  • 2
    While that was cooking I diced 2 tomatoes, and 2 jalapeno's and put in a non stick skillet and started cooking them with a little bacon grease I had.
  • 3
    Then I cut the leftover steak up into large bite size pcs. and chopped some cilantro.
  • 4
    Then I popped the steak in my food processor and gave it a whirl to chop it nicely.
  • 5
    Then I added it to the tomatoes and jalapeno's to warm it up.
  • 6
    Once warmed and browned a little, I added the potatoes and onions.
  • 7
    I a bowl I broke about a dozen eggs and added the cilantro and whisked really well.
  • 8
    Then I added the eggs to the meat and veggie mix.
  • 9
    I cooked them stirring constantly till eggs were firm.
  • 10
    Then I added some grated cheese I had leftover and added it to the pan.
  • 11
    I turned off the heat and stirred until the cheese had melted.
  • 12
    I heated my tortillas in the micro for about 2 min. to make them soft and easy to fold without tearing.
  • 13
    I placed a few tbs. of egg mix in the middle, folded the sides over, then rolled it up.
  • 14
    I heated about 2" oil in my skillet and browned them on all four sides.
  • 15
    You can serve them with any condiment you enjoy with eggs, here are a few suggestions: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/salsa/tomatillo-breakfast-salsa.html?p=1 https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/salsa/mexican-red-table-salsa-salsa-roja-de-2.html?p=1 https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/salsa/roasted-tomatillos-salsa.html?p=2

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