Description
Breakfast Chili and Eggs is a hearty, protein-packed breakfast that combines savory chili with perfectly cooked eggs, all cooked in one pan. This Tex-Mex-inspired dish is perfect for a weekend brunch or a cozy breakfast-for-dinner, delivering bold flavors and a satisfying meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
½ lb ground beef or turkey
½ onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp cumin
¼ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup canned diced tomatoes
½ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
4 eggs
2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Hot sauce or sliced jalapeños (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Meat: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add Spices: Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
- Add Tomatoes and Beans: Stir in the diced tomatoes and black beans. Let the mixture simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, to combine and heat through.
- Cook the Eggs: Make 4 wells in the chili and crack an egg into each well. Cover the skillet and cook until the eggs are set to your liking, about 4–6 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped cilantro, if using. Serve hot with toast, tortillas, or over hash browns.
Notes
Leftover Chili: Use leftover chili to speed up the process. Simply warm it up and cook the eggs directly in the chili.
Add Avocado: Top with fresh avocado slices for added creaminess.
Spicy Version: Add sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce for an extra kick.
Vegetarian Option: Skip the ground meat and use extra beans or vegetables like bell peppers and zucchini for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
