Something different for breakfast

When I came up with this recipe, I wanted something different for breakfast but didn’t have anything specific in mind or much in the fridge. I know that huevous rancheros has a spicy tomato sauce, but I don’t always want a breakfast that has a tomato base. Sometimes I want something without sauce.

Raid the fridge recipe

The first time I tried to make Mexican eggs for breakfast, l used some leftover taco mince, salsa, and a leftover pepper. Nothing fancy or too complicated, just doing something fun with our taco leftovers. After some experimentation, l landed on a recipe that delivered everything I wanted. The spicy beef mixed with onions and peppers makes this a quick, easy and tasty option for brunch with friends or an easy weeknight meal. I’ve portioned this recipe for two people; if you want to feed more people, just double the recipe.

Mexican style eggs recipe

Ingredients 

• 1 onion, chopped 
• 1/2 green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red pepper, chopped 
• 150g minced beef
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 2 eggs

Mexican style eggs

• Servings: 2
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes 
• Rating: ★★★★★
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Credit: Cath @ easycleaneats

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red pepper, chopped
• 150g minced beef
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 2 eggs

Directions

1. In a frying pan sauté the onion and peppers over a medium heat.
2. Add the minced beef to the pan and season.
3. Add the salsa to the beef when the meat is browned.
4. Make two small wells in the meat, use the back of a spoon, this is where you can crack the eggs.
5. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for a few minutes.
6. When the eggs are cooked to your liking, it is ready to serve.

Nutrition

Per Serving: 202 calories; 8.1 g fat; 10.9 g carbohydrates; 21.3 g protein

Equipment

• Knife
• Chopping board
• Scales
• Measuring cup
• Frying pan
• Wooden spoon
• Tablespoon 

Nutritional disclaimer

Nutrition information is provided as an estimate based on the ingredients used and available in my area (New Zealand). The nutritional information is here to help you understand the recipe; I use MyFitnessPal to generate my estimates. For more accurate nutritional information, please use a nutritional calculator with the ingredients in your area.