migas
I do love Migas. It can be varied almost to infinity but this is my favorite version.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or other cooking fat
- 8 - eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 4 - tortillas cut into squares
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin or to taste
- - fresh ground black pepper to taste
How To Make migas
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Step 1Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. While oil is heating up, whisk the eggs in a medium bowl and set aside.
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Step 2Add the cut corn tortillas into the pan and cook until crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/4 tsp of salt. Using a slotted spoon or spatula, remove the crispy fried tortillas from the pan and place on plate covered in paper towels. Set aside..
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Step 3Add the remaining 1/2 tbsp olive oil to the frying pan and add the diced bell peppers, onions and garlic and sauté, mixing often, for about 6 to 8 minutes or until peppers are soft and beginning to blister. Add the diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, black pepper and cook for another 5 minutes.
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Step 4Add the whisked eggs to the pan and cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Quickly add in the crispy fried tortillas and fold into the eggs. Cook for about 2 to 4 minutes or until the eggs are fully cooked and no longer runny.
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Step 5Remove from heat and top with cotija or preferred cheese, cilantro and hot sauce if desired. Enjoy!
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