Breakfast Burrito
A hearty breakfast burrito filled with scrambled eggs, sausage, cheese, and vegetables, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Perfect for a filling breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, casings removed
- 8 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 large flour tortillas, 10-inch
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup sour cream, for serving
- to taste hot sauce, for serving
Instructions
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1
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 1 lb casings removed breakfast sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned and fully cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C), about 5-7 minutes.
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2
Transfer the cooked sausage to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess fat, leaving a small amount of fat in the skillet.
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3
Add 1/2 diced onion and 1 diced bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
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4
In a bowl, whisk together 8 beaten large eggs, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
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Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the vegetables. Cook, stirring occasionally, until eggs are scrambled and just set, about 3-4 minutes.
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6
Stir the cooked sausage back into the egg mixture. Remove from heat.
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Warm 4 10-inch large flour tortillas in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or in a dry skillet for a few seconds on each side.
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To assemble each burrito, place a tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon about 1/4 of the egg mixture onto the center of the tortilla. Top with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup salsa, 1 sliced avocado, and 1/4 cup for serving sour cream if desired.
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Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll up tightly from the bottom.
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Serve immediately, or wrap in foil to keep warm. Serve with additional salsa and to taste for serving hot sauce if desired.