Description
Spice up your mornings with this hearty Mexican Breakfast Skillet! Packed with seasoned potatoes, ground beef, and vibrant veggies, it’s a fiesta of flavors in every bite. Quick, easy, and customizable, it’s the perfect way to start your day.
Ingredients
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- 4 large russet potatoes, baked
- 3 tbsp. Avocado oil
- 1 tsp. Garlic powder
- 1 tsp. Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. Smoked paprika
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 c. red onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 10 oz. diced tomatoes
- 15 oz. pinto beans
- 2 c. sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 pounch of taco seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Garnish: fresh cilantro leaves chopped, 1 large sliced avocado, chopped green onion, pico de gallo, salsa
Instructions
Preparing the Potatoes
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the potatoes clean and prick them a few times with a fork.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for about 1 hour, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before handling.
- Once cooled, dice the potatoes into medium-large chunks.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet and add 2 tablespoons of the avocado oil to the skillet.
- Add the potatoes, season with salt and pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and flip after 5-7 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and crusty on one side.
Cooking the Beef and Veggies
- Add one tablespoon of avocado oil in a separate skillet on medium-high heat.
- Add the diced bell peppers and red onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked. Drain excess fat. Turn back to the pan.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add the beef mixture to the cooked potatoes.
- Add the diced tomatoes and pinto beans to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Season the hash with the taco seasoning.
Cooking the Eggs
- Heat a small amount of oil over medium heat in a separate nonstick skillet.
- Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook to your desired doneness (sunny-side-up, over-easy, or scrambled).
Final Touches
- Sprinkle with the cheese and let melt.
- Top with cilantro, diced avocado, and green onion.
- Top the potato and beef mixture with the cooked eggs.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Instead of baking the potatoes in the oven, you can bake in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 Minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican