How to cook chorizo and eggs is here to enjoy as a spicy Mexican breakfast burrito you’ll love. We started with How Long to Cook Chorizo and now we are making it into a meal right on the stove in a skillet.
Chorizo is a type of sausage that originates from the Iberian Peninsula, specifically Spain and Portugal, but it is also popular in many Latin American countries too. Known for its rich, spicy flavor and distinctive red color, which comes from the use of paprika this meat adds flavor to all sorts of dishes. (affiliate links present)
What is the correct way to cook chorizo?
If you have ever cooked a roll of ground pork sausage in a pan on the stovetop before this is a bit like that except it is a bit stickier. Using a spatula you should break it up into small pieces over medium heat with a bit of oil. How do you know when it is done? As it cooks it will darken in color, turning to a deeper red or brown.
How Long to Cook Chorizo before Adding Eggs
You will need to cook and stir for 4-5 minutes breaking into smaller pieces along the way before whisking your eggs scrambled. You don’t want to add it all at once as the meat takes longer and you want the sauteed protein to develop a richer flavor before adding in the other main ingredients. Like Spam and Eggs you will want a total of about 8 minutes for everything to be done.
Eggs and Chorizo Recipe Ingredients
- 1 c. raw Mexican chorizo 1/6 lb. was used per batch
- Spanish chorizo is pre-cooked so you would just need to chop and warm, it would take closer to 2 minutes for that type
- 3 scrambled eggs
Most are going to use chicken eggs, white or brown, however this is How to Cook Quail Eggs if you wanted a new twist on an old favorite!! I mean mixing and matching things up just makes things more fun. Those are smaller so you will want to triple the amount to get a good mix.
Salt and pepper to taste is a given and is subjective. You may not want to add anything as the protein is packed with lots of yum already. You might want to melt some Mexican shredded cheese on the top too when done, or add into the tortilla if making air fryer breakfast burritos later.
Do you drain the grease from chorizo and eggs?
Whether or not to drain the grease depends on personal preference and the specific dish you’re aiming to create. This meat is high in fat, and draining the grease can reduce the overall fat content of the dish, making it a bit healthier. BUT you will eliminate a lot of the flavor too without it so you have to weigh the pros and cons.
How to Make Chorizo and Egg Breakfast Burritos
Warm the Tortilla to make it more pliable. You can heat it in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 20-30 seconds on each side, or microwave it for 15-20 seconds.
Add the Filling in the center, slightly closer to one edge (leaving about 2-3 inches of space at the edge). Be careful not to overfill with your chorizo and eggs recipe below, as this can make it difficult to fold. Include any additional things like black refried beans and sour cream at this time too.
Fold the Sides of the tortilla over the filling. This helps keep the filling from spilling out of the sides.
Fold the Bottom edge of the up and over the filling, tucking it in snugly to ensure a tight roll.
Roll the Burrito up while holding the sides in place. Continue to roll the end upwards, tucking in the filling as you go. Keep rolling until the entire tortilla is wrapped around the filling.
Absolutely, though you likely won’t need any additional seasonings for the meat since this one is packed with flavor already. As for the toppings use what you normally would such as; shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, slices of avocado and cheese.
You can but the best method is to cook the meat first for a few minutes before adding the eggs. You want the protein to brown and deepen those flavors in the pan before pouring in the second ingredient which doesn’t take long to cook. Fold together while sautéing over medium heat and enjoy.
Other chorizo recipes you’ll love
- Chorizo Taco Recipe is one of our favorites made on taco Tuesdays at our house
- Sausage Spaghetti can be made with this spicy ground meat or kielbasa
- For a hearty meal you should try chorizo stew some night
How to Cook Chorizo and Eggs
Equipment
- 1 skillet
- 1 spatula
- 1 Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 c chorizo, 1/6 lb. was used per batch
- 3 eggs
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Grease a small skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add chorizo to the skillet, break up into small pieces and cook over medium heat, for about 5 minutes.
- Push sausage to the outside of the skillet. Beat together eggs in a bowl and add a pinch of salt. Pour eggs into the center of the skillet and heat for 2-3 minutes, scrambling eggs until cooked. Remove from heat.
- Enjoy or make breakfast burritos; Divide egg and sausage mixture into thirds. Add one third of the mixture to the center of a warm tortilla. Top with cheese and salsa and roll tightly into a burrito. Repeat until you have 3 burritos.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
