How to make Huevos con Chorizo
When I make Huevos con Chorizo for my family, breakfast is ready in under 15 minutes. This traditional Mexican Desayuno is an easy, one-pan recipe that pairs perfectly with beans for a classic Mexican breakfast or can be wrapped up in a burrito for a delicious Burrito de Huevos con Chorizo!
I prepare the huevos con chorizo recipe at least twice per week. My family loves it, as it should be in any Mexican household!
I’ll guide you through this recipe step by step with photos. You’ll find detailed ingredients and explanations in the recipe card below.
Let’s cook this classic Mexican breakfast!
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggs: Beat the eggs with milk and salt. (Milk in eggs is a family tradition, it brings richness to eggs)
2. Sauté the Onion: Heat the cooking oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onion until it changes color.
3. Cook the Chorizo: Add the chorizo to the pan. Crumble it with a spatula and stir occasionally. Cook the chorizo over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes until it changes from bright red to deep red.
4. Combine with Eggs: Pour the beaten eggs into the chorizo mixture.
5. Cook the Eggs: Stir the mixture gently over medium-high heat. Cook until the eggs are almost done, then turn off the heat to avoid overcooking. Adjust this step based on how you prefer your scrambled eggs.
What is the best way to serve Chorizo con Huevos?
Next to a side of refried beans (frijoles refritos), hot sauce or salsa verde, and some corn or flour warm tortillas, or try this Authentic Huevo con Chorizo Breakfast burrito.
Make this recipe an authentic Mexican egg with chorizo burrito!
You might be asking yourself, is huevos con chorizo healthy?
Historically, chorizo was reserved for special occasions because of its high-fat content. However, with more nutritious options, such as low-fat chicken, lean beef chorizo or soy chorizo, eggs with chorizo can be enjoyed as a high-protein breakfast as often as you like during the week.
What are the different kinds of chorizo?
Authentic Mexican chorizo was made with pork, but times have changed. Nowadays, there are different types of chorizo, such as soy chorizo, beef chorizo, and even chicken chorizo, which is my favorite!
The V&V Supremo brand recently launched a chicken chorizo that has become my top choice due to its low-fat content.
Freezing Chorizo
Yes, you can freeze chorizo! Thaw it in room-temperature water for at least 30 minutes before using.
Authentic Huevos con Chorizo Recipe
Equipment
- 1 pan
- 1 spatula
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
- 1 bowl
- 1 fork
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chopped white onion
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil
- 5 pieces eggs
- 7 oz chorizo
- 3 tbsp milk optional, it bring richness
- 3 pinches salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggs: Beat the eggs with milk and salt. (Milk in eggs is a family tradition, it brings richness to eggs)
- Sauté the Onion: Heat the cooking oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onion until it changes color.
- Cook the Chorizo: Add the chorizo to the pan. Crumble it with a spatula and stir occasionally. Cook the chorizo over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes until it changes from bright red to deep red.
- Combine with Eggs: Pour the beaten eggs into the chorizo mixture.
- Cook the Eggs: Stir the mixture gently over medium-high heat. Cook until the eggs are almost done, then turn off the heat to avoid overcooking. Adjust this step based on how you prefer your scrambled eggs.
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I love chorizo and eggs for breakfast!