Mexican Egg Tacos with Potatoes Recipe

Name: Mexican Egg Tacos with Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 large eggs; 1 teaspoon chili powder; Kosher salt; 2 Yukon gold potatoes (about 1 pound), diced; 1 onion, diced; 1 poblano chile pepper, thinly sliced; Cooking spray; 3 plum tomatoes, diced; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons jalapeno hot sauce; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 12 white corn tortillas

Servings: persons

8 large eggs
1 teaspoon chili powder
Kosher salt
2 Yukon gold potatoes (about 1 pound), diced
1 onion, diced
1 poblano chile pepper, thinly sliced
Cooking spray
3 plum tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons jalapeno hot sauce
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
12 white corn tortillas

1
Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 475 degrees F. Separate 1 egg; set the yolk aside.
2
Whisk the egg white, chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until frothy.
3
Add the potatoes, onion and poblano; toss.
4
Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray; spread out the vegetables, then coat with more cooking spray.
5
Bake, flipping once, until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, toss the tomatoes, 2 tablespoons cilantro and 1 tablespoon hot sauce in a bowl; season with salt and set aside.
7
Whisk the reserved egg yolk and 7 eggs with 1/4 cup cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl until frothy.
8
Melt the butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat; swirl to coat.
9
Add the egg mixture and cook, stirring, until just set, about 5 minutes.
10
Toast the tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap in a damp paper towel and warm in the microwave.
11
Toss the remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro and 1 tablespoon hot sauce with the vegetable mixture.
12
Divide the vegetables and scrambled eggs among the tortillas.
13
Serve with the tomato salsa.
14
Photograph by Charles Masters

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 large eggs, 1 teaspoon chili powder, Kosher salt, 2 Yukon gold potatoes (about 1 pound), diced, and more.

Yes, Mexican Egg Tacos with Potatoes falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Egg Tacos with Potatoes

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