breakfast taco's w chorizo, potatoes & fried egg

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

This is so good. I love the runny egg yolk oozing over the meat and potatoes. It spiced just right and it's not just for breakfast. Makes a great dinner too.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For breakfast taco's w chorizo, potatoes & fried egg

  • 1 lg
    russet potato peeled and cut into small cubes
  • salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    distilled white vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp
    oil divided
  • 4 oz
    chorizo raw
  • 2
    scallions chopped
  • 1
    jalapeno seeded and thinly sliced
  • 4 lg
    eggs
  • 4
    soft flour tortillas
  • oil for frying tortillas
  • 1 c
    salsa
  • cilantro, sour cream, and cotija cheese for serving
  • freshly ground black pepper

How To Make breakfast taco's w chorizo, potatoes & fried egg

  • 1
    Place potatoes in a small saucepan and cove with cold water by 1 inch. Add 1 tbsp. salt and the vinegar. Bring to a boil reduce to a simmer and simmer until soft about 8 minutes. Drain and let rest 5 minutes to dry.
  • 2
    Place 1 inch of oil in skillet and heat it on high until very hot. With tongs drop one tortilla in hot oil. Turn once and remove to paper towel. This should only take about a minute each. Repeat with the other 3 tortillas. Set aside.
  • 3
    Dump out most of the oil leaving a small amount in skillet. Add the Chorizo and cook breaking it up until done. Remove with slotted spoon to a plate and add the potatoes to the oil in pan. Cook tossing occasionally until crisp and golden about 10 minutes. Add the scallion and jalapeno tossing until softened. Add the Chorizo back in pan and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 4
    Transfer to plate and keep warm. Wipe out skillet and add the 1 tbsp of oil. Add the eggs and cook until whites are done. Remove from heat.
  • 5
    To assemble the tacos. Place the Chorizo and potato mixture on top. Then place 1/4 cup of salsa on each tortilla. Sprinkle with Cilantro, Cotija Cheese and sour cream. Top with fried egg and sprinkle some fresh ground pepper on egg.

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