Tacos de Huevo con Papa (Egg and Potato Breakfast Tacos)
Soft scrambled eggs with golden diced potato, spiced with taco seasoning and tucked into warm corn tortillas with refried beans.
Made with Corn tortillas from masa harina and Refried beans (frijoles refritos) and Taco seasoning mix. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.11 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the diced potatoes in salted water for 5 minutes until just tender, then drain well and let the steam clear.
5 min - 2
Heat the oil in a large non stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Fry the potato for 8 minutes, turning, until golden at the edges. Add the onion and jalapeño and cook for 3 minutes.
11 min - 3
Stir in the taco seasoning mix with 2 tbsp water and cook for 1 minute. Warm your ready made refried beans (see the base recipe) in a small pan until steaming hot all the way through.
- 4
Reduce the heat to low. Pour the beaten eggs over the potatoes and stir gently for 2 minutes until just set but still soft.
2 min - 5
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry pan for 30 seconds each side. Spread with refried beans, spoon over the egg and potato, and finish with coriander and a squeeze of lime.
Tips
- Par boiling the potatoes first means they crisp quickly and are creamy inside without long frying.
- Take the pan off the heat when the eggs look slightly wet. They finish cooking on the way to the table.
- Add a spoonful of salsa taquera for authentic breakfast heat.
- Use a non stick pan so the eggs do not catch on the potato.
Storing and freezing
Eat straight away. Keep any leftover filling in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Are these tacos vegetarian?
Yes. Potato, eggs, beans and corn tortillas contain no meat. Check that your refried beans are made without lard if you need them vegetarian.
Can I make them dairy free and gluten free?
Yes. The eggs, potatoes, taco seasoning and refried beans (when made with oil) are dairy free and gluten free. Use gluten free corn tortillas.
Can I add chorizo?
Yes. Fry 100 g of chopped cooked chorizo with the potatoes. It makes the tacos a little richer and spicier.
More made with corn tortillas from masa harina
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EFNFPapas con Rajas y Huevo (Potatoes with Pepper Strips and Eggs)
DFNFVPollo con Rajas en Salsa Verde (Chicken with Poblano Strips)
EFNFTacos al Pastor (Marinated Pork and Pineapple Tacos)
GFDFEFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.