Looking for a 5-minute breakfast idea, an easy lunch, or a fast and easy dinner? Well, here’s a recipe that’s all three at once. (Audible gasp.) Meet these amazing egg tacos! This is one of our favorite kitchen tricks of all time. We created it as a dare from my sister to create a dinner recipe that can be made in 5 minutes. Sounds impossible, but it works! Did you know that eggs can taste like taco meat? Yes, somehow the spiced scrambled eggs filling channels the flavor of taco meat. Alex and I have used this trick over and over to get fast dinners on the table, and our kids love it! It works for easy breakfasts or lunch ideas, too. This one’s in our arsenal of recipes every cook should know.
The key ingredients for egg tacos
Wait a minute: egg tacos that taste like they have meat? Yes, this trick is like kitchen magic. These scrambled eggs are perfectly seasoned and they take only 5 minutes to make. Here are the ingredients you need for the filling:
Eggs: Buy organic eggs if you can, and local eggs if possible. Chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt: You’ll notice it’s a heavy amount of seasoning: ½ tablespoon each for the chili powder, garlic powder and cumin. But trust us: this is what brings the meaty flavor! Tortillas: Flour tortillas are our preference, but as a gluten free recipe this works with corn tortillas or grain free tortillas. Toppings: We like pico de gallo, red onion, and cilantro, but you can use any toppings you like.
More egg recipes
These egg tacos are one of our favorite tricks that we make again and again! Egg recipes are always saving us for quick weeknight meals. Here are some of our other ways to make eggs into a meal:
Cook over medium low heat. Don’t have the heat too high: you’ll want it just above low heat. Scrape with a spatula as the eggs solidify, for 3 to 4 minutes. They’ll start to form together into a meat-like texture. Don’t stir too much! You don’t want tiny bits of eggs, you’ll want it to hold together into a cohesive texture.
Salsa fresca or pico de gallo: We used store-bought to keep it quick, but you can also use homemade. Jarred salsa: Or go traditional with a jar of red salsa or salsa verde. Red onion: Use thinly sliced fresh onion (rinse and drain it a few times to remove the bite, if you like!). Pickled red onion adds a tangy flair. Cilantro: Quickly tear off a few leaves for a great garnish Lettuce: Crunchy romaine lettuce adds another nice texture Sour cream: Use standard or dairy free sour cream. Jalapeno: Add a kick! Try thin sliced fresh or pickled jalapenos. Crema or sauce: Try Cilantro Lime Crema, Cilantro Lime Sauce or Creamy Cilantro Sauce.
Stovetop: Char the tortillas by placing them on an open gas flame on medium for a few seconds per side, flipping with tongs, until they are slightly blackened and warm (this also infuses a charred flavor). Oven: Wrap a few tortillas (in packets of no more than 5) in aluminum foil and place on the oven grates to 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes.
Black beans: These easy black beans take just 5 minutes to whip up on the side. Refried beans: Try these simple refried beans. Dip and chips: Go cozy with this 5 minute bean dip (or purchased salsa) and tortilla chips. Salad: Add freshness and more healthy ingredients with a Mexican chopped salad.
Go for egg salad, creamy and full of flavor. Make classic sunny side up eggs or over medium eggs. Go for baked eggs or egg muffins. Make egg recipes for breakfast or egg recipes for dinner.
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