double-shell chorizo/scrambled egg tacos

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Wichita, KS
Updated on May 6, 2016

During our Cinco De Mayo celebration I came up with a new taco. I can see serving these for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It all depends on how you put it together. It utilizes two tacos: one soft, one hard, and we’ll bind them together with refried beans. What could go wrong? So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 2 medium corn taco shells (hard)
  • 2 medium flour tortillas (soft)
  • 3 ounces refried beans
  • 3 ounces ground chorizo
  • 1 ounce yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup lettuce, chopped
  • 1 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup salsa, mild or hot
  • - sour cream (optional)
  • - black olives, sliced (optional)

How To Make double-shell chorizo/scrambled egg tacos

  • Step 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • Step 2
    Gather your ingredients.
  • Step 3
    Place a rack in the bottom position, and preheat your oven to 200f (95c).
  • Step 4
    Spread about 1.5 tablespoons of refried beans over a flour tortilla.
  • Step 5
    Place a taco shell on top.
  • Step 6
    Chef’s Note: I’m using the taco shells with the flat bottoms, but any hard taco shell will do quite nicely.
  • Step 7
    Wrap the flour tortilla around the taco shell.
  • Step 8
    Repeat for the other taco, and about five minutes before all the other ingredients are cooked, place them in the preheated oven.
  • Step 9
    Chef's Note: We don't want to cook the tacos; just warm them up a bit. If you leave them in the oven too long, the crispy inner shell will get soggy. So, just about five minutes in the oven is all they need.
  • Step 10
    Add the chorizo to a sauté pan over medium heat.
  • Step 11
    Stir, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until fully cooked, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Step 12
    Drain on paper towels, and reserve.
  • Step 13
    Remove all but 1 teaspoon of the oil/grease from the pan, and add the onions.
  • Step 14
    Sauté the onions until soft, about 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Step 15
    Add the garlic, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Step 16
    Return the sausage to the pan, add the mustard powder,and stir to combine.
  • Step 17
    Chef's Note: The mustard powder acts as a flavor binder between the chorizo and the eggs.
  • Step 18
    Add the eggs, and cook until barely set, about 2 minutes.
  • Step 19
    Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Step 20
    Chef’s Tip: The eggs will continue to cook from their internal heat. This is known as carry-over cooking.
  • Step 21
    THE ASSEMBLY
  • Step 22
    Remove the taco shells from the oven.
  • Step 23
    Divide the egg/chorizo mixture among the taco shells.
  • Step 24
    Add the lettuce and tomato.
  • Step 25
    Top with about a tablespoon of salsa, or to taste.
  • Step 26
    Add the cheese.
  • Step 27
    Chef’s Note: Sour cream, black olives, or anything else you choose, are optional.
  • Step 28
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • Step 29
    Serve while still nice and warm. Enjoy.
  • Step 30
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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Category: Eggs
Culture: Mexican
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Eggs

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