Migas Breakfast Tacos
Updated Jan. 19, 2024
- Total Time
- 20 minutes
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Ingredients
- 6large eggs
- Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
- 6corn tortillas
- 2tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1cup tortilla chips, broken if very large
- ½cup diced onion
- 1cup diced, seeded poblano chile
- ¼cup chopped cilantro
- 2ounces pepper Jack cheese, grated (¾ cup)
- ½avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
- Salsa, for serving
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
325 calories; 20 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 9 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 24 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 14 grams protein; 425 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Beat the eggs with ½ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
- Step 2
Heat a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Put 3 tortillas in it and turn them until warm and pliable, 1 to 2 minutes. Stack on foil and wrap. Repeat with the remaining 3 tortillas, adding them to the same stack and wrapping to keep warm and soft.
- Step 3
Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the oil and swirl to coat, then add the chips. Cook, stirring, until sizzling and browned in spots, about 30 seconds. Add the onion, poblano and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until the edges of the onion are just translucent but the vegetables are still crisp, about 2 minutes.
- Step 4
Drizzle the egg over the chips and vegetables. Let stand for 15 seconds until just starting to set, then stir rapidly to scramble until just set but still wet, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Sprinkle the cilantro on top.
- Step 5
Remove from the heat and immediately divide among the warmed tortillas. Sprinkle with the cheese and top with the avocado and salsa. Serve immediately or wrap each taco in foil to eat out of hand.
- The assembled tacos wrapped in foil will stay reasonably warm for up to 30 minutes.
Private Notes
Comments
I am a Tejana who grew up eating and eventually cooking migas for breakfast. We never make miga tacos. You just eat migas, maybe with a side of refried beans. We tear the tortillas into bite size pieces and pan fry with oil and onions until crispy, then you add the eggs, salsa and cheese. You can use tortilla chips as a short cut. If you don't add eggs the dish is called chilaquiles.
Everyone saying these aren't authentic migas, no one said they were! These are a version of migas eaten in taco-form. Some people like to experiment and change up recipes a bit to have something a little bit different. There's nothing wrong with that! If you don't like them in taco-form, eat the more traditional migas. Some people will like these so let them eat what they like!
I live in Austin Texas where migas were (supposedly) invented. The recipe is really just scrambled eggs with tortilla chips/strips, pico de gallo and shredded cheese. Migas are typically served as a "plate" with refried beans and potatoes and eaten in flour or corn tortillas. Because of their popularity, they started showing up on menus as breakfast tacos. I have never seen them served with avocado, but hey, avocado never hurts anything!
Picture doesn't match the recipe. Recipe ends with 'top with salsa' but I think that's fresh diced tomatoes and red onion. Disappointing, considering it's NYTimes, and I'm paying for this, but especially that it's Genevieve Ko, whom I especially admire. I wonder what her actual recipe is.
Why chips? Use tortillas in the migas, which is both traditional and far better. I always do.
No need to use tortilla. Good as a bowl
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