Hearty Taco Meat Breakfast Skillet

Hearty Taco Meat Breakfast Skillet ingredients

• 1.5 cups leftover taco meat
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced (e.g., russet or Yukon Gold)
• 0.5 yellow onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
• 4 large eggs
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• to taste salt and black pepper
• optional salsa
• optional sour cream or Greek yogurt
• optional avocado, sliced or diced
• optional fresh cilantro, chopped

Watch how to make Hearty Taco Meat Breakfast Skillet

Follow the key cooking steps, then use the full instructions below for measurements and timing.

How to make Hearty Taco Meat Breakfast Skillet

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat. Add the 2 medium diced potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and starting to brown and crisp on the edges.
2. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the 0.5 diced yellow onion and 1 diced bell pepper to the skillet with the potatoes. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring periodically, until the vegetables have softened.
3. Stir in the 1.5 cups of leftover taco meat with the potatoes and vegetables. Spread the mixture evenly across the bottom of the skillet and let it heat through for 2-3 minutes, ensuring the taco meat is warm.
4. Using the back of a spoon, create 4 small wells or indentations in the taco meat and potato mixture. Carefully crack one large egg into each well.
5. Cover the skillet with a lid (or foil if your skillet doesn't have one) and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the egg whites are fully set and the yolks are cooked to your desired doneness (runnier yolks will require less time).
6. Remove the lid and sprinkle the 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the entire skillet. Cover again for 1-2 minutes, allowing the residual heat to melt the cheese until it's gooey and bubbly.
7. Season the entire skillet with salt and black pepper to taste. Carefully remove the skillet from the heat.
8. Serve the Hearty Taco Meat Breakfast Skillet directly from the pan. Garnish with optional toppings such as a dollop of salsa, sour cream or Greek yogurt, sliced or diced avocado, and fresh chopped cilantro for a complete and flavorful meal.

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