Description
Start your day with this upgraded breakfast burrito featuring a perfect blend of fluffy scrambled eggs, savory beef sausage, fresh veggies, creamy avocado, and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. This flavorful and satisfying meal is easy to prepare and customizable for various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup beef sausage, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
Vegetables & Seasonings
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
To Serve
- ½ cup salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the crumbled beef sausage and cook until browned, stirring occasionally to break it into bite-sized pieces. Once fully cooked, transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside.
- Sauté the Veggies: In the same skillet, add olive oil and toss in the diced red bell pepper and chopped red onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant, adding a fresh, sweet crunch to balance the savory sausage.
- Scramble the Eggs: Whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the veggies and cook on low heat, stirring gently until eggs are soft and fluffy for creamy texture.
- Assemble the Burritos: Lay out the flour tortillas and evenly distribute the cooked sausage, scrambled eggs, and sautéed veggies among them. Sprinkle cheddar cheese, add avocado slices, and finish with chopped cilantro for a fresh burst.
- Wrap and Toast: Fold the sides of each tortilla inwards and roll tightly into burritos. For extra crispiness, place the burritos seam-side down in a hot skillet for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown, sealing in the filling and adding crunch.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the burritos warm with your favorite salsa or hot sauce. The combination of creamy avocado, melted cheese, smoky sausage, and toasted tortilla delivers a deliciously satisfying breakfast experience.
Notes
- Tortilla Size Matters: Using large flour tortillas makes rolling easier and prevents filling from spilling out. Adjust filling if using smaller tortillas.
- Prevent a Mess: Wrap the bottom half of the burrito in foil or parchment paper when eating on the go to keep filling contained.
- Dairy-Free Option: Skip the cheddar cheese or substitute with a dairy-free cheese alternative for lactose-free eating.
- Egg Alternatives: Use scrambled tofu seasoned with turmeric and nutritional yeast for a plant-based, egg-free version.
- Make It Extra Crunchy: Toast in a panini press or under a broiler for about a minute before serving for a crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying and Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 360 mg
Keywords: breakfast burrito, scrambled eggs, beef sausage, avocado, cheddar cheese, Mexican-inspired, quick breakfast, savory breakfast
