Best 10 Migas Taco Recipes

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Migas tacos are a unique and flavorful breakfast dish that combines the crispy texture of fried corn tortillas with a variety of fillings, including eggs, cheese, and vegetables. Originating from northern Mexico and the border region of the United States, migas tacos have gained popularity worldwide due to their versatility and delicious taste. This article presents three distinct migas taco recipes, each offering a unique take on this classic dish. The first recipe introduces a traditional migas taco filled with scrambled eggs, cheese, and pico de gallo, providing a straightforward yet satisfying option. The second recipe elevates the dish with the addition of chorizo, roasted poblano peppers, and cotija cheese, creating a more complex and savory flavor profile. The third recipe takes a vegetarian approach, using black beans, roasted sweet potatoes, and avocado crema to create a hearty and nutritious migas taco. With step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and cooking tips, this article provides all the necessary information to create delicious and authentic migas tacos at home, catering to diverse preferences and dietary needs.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AMAYA'S MIGAS



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Serve this meatless main-made by frying torn-up tortillas or tortilla chips with eggs, tomatoes, and cheese-for breakfast or whenever you need an authentic Tex-Mex experience.

Provided by Robb Walsh

Categories     Breakfast     Dinner     Egg     Tortillas     Jalapeño     Cheddar     Tomato

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups dime-sized tortilla pieces or crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup chopped tomato
2/3 cup chopped onion
1 jalapeño chile, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
2 eggs
1/2 cup cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the tortilla pieces or chips until slightly crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomato, onion, and chile and cook for 5 minutes. Pour in the eggs and mix with a spatula, scraping up the eggs as they cook. When the eggs are partially set, add the cheddar. Cover. Toss a few more times until the cheese melts.

MIGAS BREAKFAST TACOS



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What's better than breakfast tacos? How about breakfast tacos with some extra crunch in them? Migas ("crumbs" in Spanish) refers to the crumbled bits of tortilla chips mixed in with the eggs and vegetables. But don't expect any crumbs left when you serve this recipe.

Provided by Jaymee Sire

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup chopped tomato
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cooking oil, such as safflower
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup crushed tortilla chips (bite-sized pieces)
1/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese, optional
Four 6-inch corn or flour tortillas
Chopped cilantro and scallions, sliced avocado, and salsa, for topping, optional

Steps:

  • Place the tomato in a colander and season with salt. Set aside and let drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat until shimmering. Add the onion and jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, if you prefer them slightly cooked, and cook for 30 seconds. Drain the vegetable mixture in the colander and set aside. Wipe out the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Crack the eggs into a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper--but do not beat yet. Add the butter to the skillet; while it starts to melt, beat the eggs until foamy and add to the skillet just before the butter melts completely. Cook, stirring slowly with a silicone spatula, until curds start to form.
  • While the eggs are cooking, warm the tortillas on each side in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the tortilla chips and vegetable mixture to the eggs and continue to cook until the eggs are almost done. Sprinkle with cheese and remove from the heat. (The eggs will continue to cook off the heat.)
  • Once the eggs are done to your liking, spoon them onto the warmed tortillas and garnish with your desired toppings. Serve immediately!

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

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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.

MIGAS BREAKFAST TACOS



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Tortilla chips in tacos may seem like overkill, but they're not. Set into scrambled eggs that are loaded with onions and poblanos, they soften and enrich the mix while keeping some crispiness. A slice of avocado on top - along with melted cheese - adds a nice creaminess to the mix. These tacos work well with red or green salsa, so use your favorite. While these would impress at a weekend brunch, they also come together quickly on weekday mornings, and can be wrapped in foil to be eaten out of hand.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch, quick, snack, weekday, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 large eggs
Kosher salt
6 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup tortilla chips, broken if very large
1/2 cup diced onion
1 cup diced, seeded poblano pepper
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 ounces pepper jack cheese, grated (3/4 cup)
1/2 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
Salsa, for serving

Steps:

  • Beat the eggs with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 319, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 374 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MIGAS WITH BLACK BEANS



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Austin-style migas made with crispy baked tortilla strips, scrambled eggs, lots of peppers and some cheese, for good measure! These make a fantastic breakfast, brunch or dinner. For a full meal, serve with black beans (mandatory, included in recipe below), salsa and some warmed tortillas if you'd like to eat your migas in taco form. Recipe yields 3 to 4 servings.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 small corn tortillas
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt
1 small red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 poblano pepper or 1 additional bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (15 ounce) can of black beans, drained
3 tablespoons water
Squeeze of lime juice or splash of sherry vinegar
8 eggs
3 tablespoons cream or milk of choice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 to 3/4 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese or cheddar cheese
Chopped cilantro
Salsa and/or hot sauce of choice
More tortillas, warmed (optional)
Diced avocado (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper while you're at it. Scramble 8 eggs with 3 tablespoons cream/milk, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few twists of freshly ground black pepper. Set the eggs aside for later.
  • Slice 4 tortillas into short, thin strips (see photos). Transfer the strips to your prepared baking sheet, then toss with 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil until lightly and evenly coated. Arrange them in a single layer and sprinkle with salt. Bake until crispy, flipping halfway, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pepper-and-onion mixture. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm 2 teaspoons olive oil. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, garlic and a dash of salt. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are turning translucent and the peppers are tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer half of the mixture to a bowl for later and return the pot to heat.
  • To the pot, add 1 teaspoon ground cumin and sauté until fragrant, stirring constantly, about 30 seconds. Add the drained black beans and 3 tablespoons water. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until you're ready to serve.
  • Once you have your crispy tortilla strips and reserved pepper mixture ready, you can scramble the eggs. In a 10-inch non-stick or well-seasoned cast iron skillet, warm 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium heat. Swirl the pan so it's evenly coated with oil. Add the peppers from your bowl to the skillet, then whisk your egg mixture one last time and pour it into the skillet.
  • Scramble the eggs by pushing the mixture around and 'round and 'round until they're about three-fourths set. Fold in the crispy tortilla strips and cheese and continue cooking until the eggs are scrambled to your liking. Remove from heat.
  • Remove the beans from heat. Use a fork to mash up about half the beans, then stir in a squeeze of lime or splash of vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Divide migas and black beans into individual serving bowls/plates. Top with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro. Serve with salsa, warmed tortillas (optional) and diced avocado (optional) on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Sugar 4.3 g, Sodium 1027.5 mg, Fat 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 28.3 g, Cholesterol 402 mg

MIGAS TACO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small handful tortilla chips, lightly crushed
1 tablespoon jalapenos, chopped
1/8 cup tomatoes, diced
1/8 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup Mexican-blend cheese, grated
1 egg
1 soft flour tortilla
Salsa (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the soft tortilla in a skillet over low to medium heat to warm throughout the process. Mix the chips, jalapenos, tomatoes, and onions and saute over medium heat until the onions are mostly translucent (don't let the chips burn). On the other side of the skillet, add the cheese and heat until melted, while cooking the rest of the dish. Add the egg to the vegetables, scramble together and heat until the egg is cooked. Scoop off the egg mixture and place on top of the cheese. Take off the cheese and egg and place on the warmed soft tortilla. Top with salsa, if desired.

MIGAS RECIPE



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Crispy corn tortilla chips with eggs and tomato, onion, & peppers. One of the Best Mexican Breakfast!

Provided by Mely Martínez

Categories     breakfast

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tbsp. vegetable oil
4 corn tortillas
1/3 cup white onion, chopped
1 serrano pepper, diced (or 1/2 jalapeño pepper)
1 cup tomato, chopped (About 2 large Plum tomatoes)
4 large eggs
salt to season
Black Beans, either just cooked or refried.
Queso Fresco
Avocado Slices (Optional)
green onions sliced (Optional)

Steps:

  • Cut the corn tortillas into small squares, about 1½ in. wide. You can use a knife or a pair of kitchen scissors to cut them.
  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Once it is hot, place the tortilla pieces in the oil and fry them until they are golden brown. Make sure to use a frying pan that is large enough, in order to not overcrowd the pan. Stir and turn the tortilla pieces as needed until they acquire a golden-brown color. This step will take about 6 minutes.
  • Return the frying pan to the stove and place it over medium heat. Add the chopped white onion and lightly fry it for a few seconds, then stir in the chopped serrano pepper. Keep cooking for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the chopped tomato and cook for about 3 more minutes, then add the eggs. Let the eggs start to cook without stirring them yet.
  • Once the egg whites start to look cooked around the edges, gently stir the eggs. Once you see the egg yolks start to cook, stir in the tortilla chips, season with salt, and gently mix them together with the eggs. When the eggs are cooked to your liking, remove the frying pan from the heat. The tortillas should still be crispy by the time you serve your migas. Do not wait until the eggs are cooked to add the tortilla chips. Remember that the eggs will keep cooking even after you remove the frying pan from the heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 41 g, SaturatedFat 27 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 372 mg, Sodium 754 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MIGAS



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A quick and easy egg dish with Southwestern flair. Serve with picante sauce if desired.

Provided by Janice

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Scrambled Egg Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large eggs eggs
¼ cup milk
3 (6 inch) corn tortillas, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
½ cup diced cooked ham
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat eggs and milk together. Soak tortilla pieces in egg mixture for 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute green onion and ham until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour egg mixture into skillet and cook over medium/low heat until eggs are set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 297.3 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 357.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

MIGAS BREAKFAST TACOS



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Migas are normally cooked eggs with fried tortilla strips. I however enjoy a 'deconstructed' version. I cook my eggs with Hatch chiles and onions, stuff a tortilla with the egg mixture, and top them with fried corn tortilla strips.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Tacos

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large eggs
1 tablespoon milk
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter
1 (4 ounce) can Hatch chile peppers
¼ cup onions, diced
6 (6 inch) corn tortillas
2 (6 inch) Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, corn

Steps:

  • Crack eggs into a bowl and whisk in milk, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add Hatch chiles and onions. Saute until onions are soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add eggs and cook and stir until eggs are set, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Divide eggs between 6 tortillas and top with fried corn tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.5 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Cholesterol 387.9 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 235.4 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

BREAKFAST MIGAS TACOS



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Make the most important taco of the day even better with avocado, red onion and eggs.

Provided by Yvette Marquez

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
3 corn tortillas, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 cup chopped tomato
6 eggs
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 or 2 canned Old El Paso™ whole green chiles, chopped
1/2 cup finely shredded Mexican cheese blend (2 oz)
1 package (11.5 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 tortillas), warmed
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced, if desired

Steps:

  • In 8-inch heavy skillet, heat vegetable oil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; fry tortilla pieces in hot oil 30 to 60 seconds or until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat olive oil; add onion, and cook about 2 minutes or until translucent, stirring occasionally.
  • Add tomato and tortilla chips; cook 2 minutes.
  • Mix in eggs, salt, pepper and chiles; scramble, and when everything is perfectly combined, add cheese and let it melt.
  • Wrap the migas in warm flour tortillas; garnish with slivers of avocado slices.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality corned beef. This will ensure that your migas tacos are flavorful and delicious.
  • Shred the corned beef finely. This will help it to cook evenly and crispy.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings. Migas tacos are a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Some popular toppings include cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and pico de gallo.
  • Serve your migas tacos immediately. This is when they are at their best, with a crispy tortilla and hot, juicy filling.

Conclusion:

Migas tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are a great way to use up leftover corned beef, and they can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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