Amazing Egg Tacos (in 5 Minutes!)

You won’t believe the taste of these quick and easy egg tacos! The vegetarian “meat for tacos” filling is suitable for every meal of the day.

Looking for a 5 minute breakfast idea, an easy lunch, or a quick and easy dinner? Well, here’s a recipe that is all three at once. (audible gasp) Hit these Amazing egg tacos! It’s one of our favorite kitchen hacks and we’re excited to share it with you today. Did you know eggs can taste like taco meat? Yes, somehow the flavorful scrambled egg topping channels the flavor of the taco meat and chorizo. Alex and I have used this trick time and time again to whip up quick dinners: and it works for lunch and breakfast, too. This is on our list of the most important things every chef should know!

The Secrets of Taco Meat Egg Flavor.

Wait a minute: egg tacos that taste like meat? Yes, this trick is like cooking magic: and we use it the whole time. These scrambled eggs are seasoned to perfection, and the best part? You only need to make 5 minutes. Even more amazing, right? Here are the ingredients you will need for the filling:

• eggs
• chili powder
• garlic powder
• cumin
• Salt

You’ll find that’s a hefty amount of spice: ½ tablespoon each for chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin. But trust us! This brings that characteristic meaty flavor. Our three-year-old son Larson can’t get enough of these delicious tacos, so it’s a quick meal that’s perfect for kids…and adults!

How to boil eggs: some tips!

The key to these egg tacos is the particular way you cook the eggs. Many people overcook scrambled eggs and break them up into small pieces. This method makes succulent egg folds so the texture of the filling stays in the tacos. Here’s what you need to know:

• Cook on medium heat. Don’t let the heat get too high! You only want it over low heat.
• Scrape while the eggs set, about 3-4 minutes. When scraped, they begin to form into a meat-like texture.
• Don’t scratch too much! You don’t want little pieces of egg, you want them to hold together in a cohesive texture.

Egg Taco Fillings

Once the eggs are cooked (in just 5 minutes!) all that’s left to do is top the tacos! For this egg taco recipe, we tried to keep it as simple as possible. But if you have more time, the sky’s the limit! Here’s what we added to these tacos, and then a few more ideas that will make your head spin:

• Fresh salsa or pico de gallo: We used store-bought ones to make it quick, but you can use homemade ones too.
• Salsa in the glass: Or go traditional with a pot of red salsa or salsa verde.
• Red onion: Use sliced ​​fresh onions (rinse and drain several times to remove the sting if you like!). Pickled red onion adds a spicy kick.
• Coriander: Quickly tear off a few leaves for a nice garnish
• Salad: Crunchy romaine lettuce adds another nice texture
• Sour cream: Use regular or non-dairy sour cream.
• jalapeno: Add a kick! Try thinly sliced ​​fresh or pickled jalapenos.
• Cream or sauce: Try cilantro lime cream, cilantro lime sauce or creamy cilantro sauce.

2 tips for reheating tortillas

Final tip for this recipe: reheat the tortillas! Be sure to reheat your tortillas before eating these egg tacos: it’ll give them just the right fluffy texture. Nobody likes to bite into a hard, cold tortilla! Our favorite way to heat tortillas is over a gas burner on the stove. But there are a few other options as well. Here are some tips for reheating tortillas:

• Stovetop (best method): Grill the tortillas by placing them over an open flame over medium-high heat for a few seconds on each side, turning with tongs until lightly charred and warmed through. The flame also gives them a slightly charred flavor.
• Oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Wrap a few tortillas (in packages of no more than 5) in aluminum foil and place on the oven racks for about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Tortilla warmer: Anyway, a tortilla warmer is good for keeping them warm while you eat: and it’s relatively inexpensive. This is the tortilla warmer we’re going to use.

Sides to serve with egg tacos

Want to turn these egg tacos into a full meal? They are suitable as a quick breakfast, healthy lunch or simple dinner. If we only have 5 minutes, we beat them and puree them. But if we have a few extra minutes, here are a few sites we like to pair:

More egg recipes

These egg tacos are one of our favorite things that we make over and over again! Egg recipes always save us for quick weekday meals. Here are some of our other ways to turn eggs into meals:

• Classic Egg Salad What could be more classic and versatile than a good old-fashioned egg salad? This recipe is creamy and full of big flavors.
• Shakshuka (Eggs in Tomato Sauce) Shakshuka has become very popular: it’s a dish of poached eggs in tomato sauce that originated in the Middle East and the Mediterranean!
• Quick Eggs and Beans The quickest and easiest meal is scrambled eggs.

This egg taco recipe is…

Vegetarian and gluten free.