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Circuit Breaker Breakfast Taco Scramble

A hearty one-skillet cast iron breakfast taco scramble with sausage, eggs, hash browns, peppers, and cheese, finished with a splash of beer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 lb breakfast sausage
  • 1 cup frozen bell peppers - thawed or partially thawed
  • 6 eggs
  • 2-4 green onions - whites for cooking, greens for topping
  • 3 hash brown patties - thawed or partially thawed
  • ½–1 cup ½–1 cup shredded cheese
  • Salt and black pepper - to taste
  • Chili powder - to taste
  • Smoked paprika - to taste
  • Splash of beer - or broth/water
  • 6 flour tortillas
  • Sour cream - optional
  • Taco sauce - optional

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet (#8 / 10.25-inch)
  • Spatula
  • Lid or cast iron griddle (for covering)
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Heat cast iron skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
  2. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Remove excess grease if needed.
  3. Add the white and light green parts of the green onions and cook until softened.
  4. Push mixture to the sides and place hash brown patties in the center. Cook until crisp, then flip.
  5. Break hash browns into chunks and mix with sausage.
  6. Add bell peppers and season with salt, pepper, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
  7. Add a small splash of beer (or broth/water) to create steam.
  8. Make small wells and crack eggs into the skillet.
  9. Reduce heat slightly, cover, and cook until egg whites are mostly set.
  10. Break yolks and gently scramble everything together.
  11. Add cheese and cover until melted.
  12. Spoon mixture into tortillas and serve with sour cream, green onion tops, and taco sauce if desired.

Notes

Use hash brown patties instead of shredded potatoes for better texture.
A lid or griddle is important for properly cooking the eggs.
Only use a small amount of liquid—just enough to create steam.