Breakfast Chili and Eggs
This hearty Breakfast Chili and Eggs combines rich, spicy chili with perfectly cooked eggs for a protein-packed meal. Serve it over toast, tortillas, or alongside hash browns for a satisfying breakfast or brunch!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ lb ground beef or chorizo (or plant-based alternative)
- ½ onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup beef or vegetable broth
- 4 eggs
- 1 tbsp butter or oil
- to taste salt & pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or cotija)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- optional jalapeño, sliced
- optional avocado slices
- optional tortillas, toast, or hash browns for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef or chorizo and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, and broth; stir well.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- In a separate pan, heat butter or oil over medium heat. Crack eggs into the pan and cook to your desired doneness (fried, scrambled, or poached). Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon chili onto plates or over toast/tortillas. Top with cooked eggs.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, and sliced jalapeños.
- Serve with avocado slices, sour cream, hot sauce, or lime juice if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace ground beef or chorizo with lentils or crumbled tofu. Store leftover chili in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6g
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