MIGAS BREAKFAST TACOS

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Unless you grew up in the Southwest or visit there often, you might be hearing of migas for the first time. Think of them as the best scrambled eggs ever. The secret ingredient: corn tortillas. They're what really make my migas tacos special! -Stephen Exel, Des Moines, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into thin strips
4 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup chopped seeded tomato
6 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Optional toppings: Refried beans, sliced avocado, sour cream and minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onion and jalapeno in oil until tender. Add tortilla strips; cook 3 minutes longer. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, salt and pepper. Add to skillet; cook and stir until almost set. Stir in cheese and tomato., Serve in flour tortillas with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 21g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 295mg cholesterol, Sodium 821mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.