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tex mex migas recipe

Tex-Mex Migas Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican, Vegetarian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large  eggs
  • 6 corn tortillas cut into small strips or squares
  • 1/2 small  white onion corn tortillas
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
  • 1 large  tomato seeded and diced
  • 1 cup  shredded cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheese
  • 3 tablespoons  vegetable oil or lard
  • 1/4 cup  fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon  salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon  black pepper
  • 1 avocado sliced for serving
  • Pico de gallo or salsa for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Fry the tortilla strips until they are golden and crispy. Remove them with a spoon and set them aside on a paper towel.
  2. In the same pan, sauté the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño for about 5 minutes until soft. Keep the heat at medium so the veggies don’t burn.
  3. While the vegetables cook, whisk the eggs in a bowl with salt and pepper until smooth. Ensure the yolks and whites are fully integrated.
  4. Add the crispy tortillas back to the pan with the vegetables. Pour the eggs over the top and fold gently with a spatula until the eggs are mostly set.
  5. Top the mixture with the shredded cheese and diced tomatoes. Fold once more to let the cheese melt into the warm eggs.
  6. Remove from the heat and garnish with fresh cilantro and avocado slices. Serve immediately with salsa or hot sauce on the side.

Notes

  • To improve the flavor of your migas, try using corn tortillas that are a few days old. Fresh tortillas contain more moisture and don’t crisp up as well as those that have slightly dried out.
  • If you want a more substantial meal, you can sauté some crumbled chorizo or bacon in the pan before adding the vegetables. The rendered fat from the meat will add an incredible depth of flavor to the fried tortillas and the eggs.
  • Always use a block of cheese and shred it yourself, as the pre-shredded stuff contains anti-clumping agents that prevent a smooth melt.