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Breakfast Tacos with Poblanos, Beans, and Corn

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on August 30, 2024

Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 to 6

Breakfast Tacos with Poblanos, Beans, and Corn

Ingredients

12 large eggs ¾ teaspoon table salt, divided¼ teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 poblano chiles, stemmed, seeded, and chopped1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed1 cup frozen corn ½ cup chopped onion 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 12 (6-inch) flour or corn tortillas, warmedShredded cheddar, pepper Jack, or Monterey Jack cheese Sliced scallions Chopped cilantro Diced avocado Pickled jalapeños Lime wedges Hot sauce

Before You Begin

It’s important to follow visual cues when making the eggs, as your pan’s thickness will affect the cooking time. If you’re using an electric stovetop for the eggs, heat a second burner on low and move the skillet to it when it’s time to adjust the heat. Level up your taco spread even further by serving them with Salsa Roja and/or Hash Browns.

Instructions

  1. Whisk eggs, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper in bowl until thoroughly combined and mixture is pure yellow, about 1 minute; set aside.
  2. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add poblanos, beans, corn, onion, chili powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt and cook until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer mixture to serving bowl and cover to keep warm. Wipe skillet clean with paper towels.
  3. Melt butter in now-empty skillet over medium heat. Add egg mixture and, using heat-resistant rubber spatula, constantly and firmly scrape along bottom and sides of skillet until eggs begin to clump and spatula leaves trail on bottom of skillet, 1½ to 2½ minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Gently but constantly fold egg mixture until clumped and slightly wet, 30 to 60 seconds. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with tortillas, poblano and bean mixture, and toppings.

Breakfast Tacos with Poblanos, Beans, and Corn

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Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

12 large eggs
¾ teaspoon table salt, divided
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 poblano chiles, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed
1 cup frozen corn
½ cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 (6-inch) flour or corn tortillas, warmed
Shredded cheddar, pepper Jack, or Monterey Jack cheese
Sliced scallions
Chopped cilantro
Diced avocado
Pickled jalapeños
Lime wedges
Hot sauce

Ingredients

12 large eggs
¾ teaspoon table salt, divided
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 poblano chiles, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed
1 cup frozen corn
½ cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 (6-inch) flour or corn tortillas, warmed
Shredded cheddar, pepper Jack, or Monterey Jack cheese
Sliced scallions
Chopped cilantro
Diced avocado
Pickled jalapeños
Lime wedges
Hot sauce

Ingredients

12 large eggs
¾ teaspoon table salt, divided
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 poblano chiles, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed
1 cup frozen corn
½ cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 (6-inch) flour or corn tortillas, warmed
Shredded cheddar, pepper Jack, or Monterey Jack cheese
Sliced scallions
Chopped cilantro
Diced avocado
Pickled jalapeños
Lime wedges
Hot sauce

Why This Recipe Works

Here’s our strategy for cooking breakfast for a crowd: Set up shop. We like using a really long serving board here because it functions like an assembly line (tortillas and eggs first, followed by toppings, and finally sauces). But any shape board will do, or even small dishes of toppings set out in a logical layering order. Be sure to keep the tortillas warm (we like to wrap them in a clean dish towel), and leave the eggs in the skillet so as much heat is contained as possible. Get a head start. The no-cook toppings (except for avocados) can be prepared the night before. You can even set everything up on the board, cover it in plastic wrap, and let it sit in your fridge overnight. Mix it up. Take this equation and turn it into a breakfast sandwich bar. Keep the eggs the same, but swap English muffins for tortillas and include different types of toppings like arugula, smoked salmon, prosciutto, sliced cheeses, pesto, aioli, or even chili crisp. Timing is everything. Nothing is worse than cold eggs, so get everything set up before you scramble them. Once you're ready to go, warm the tortillas and set them aside, then scramble the eggs. Let everyone know it's time to eat just before the eggs are finished, so once you set the eggs down people can dig in.

Before You Begin

It’s important to follow visual cues when making the eggs, as your pan’s thickness will affect the cooking time. If you’re using an electric stovetop for the eggs, heat a second burner on low and move the skillet to it when it’s time to adjust the heat. Level up your taco spread even further by serving them with Salsa Roja and/or Hash Browns.

Instructions

  1. Whisk eggs, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper in bowl until thoroughly combined and mixture is pure yellow, about 1 minute; set aside.
  2. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add poblanos, beans, corn, onion, chili powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt and cook until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer mixture to serving bowl and cover to keep warm. Wipe skillet clean with paper towels.
  3. Melt butter in now-empty skillet over medium heat. Add egg mixture and, using heat-resistant rubber spatula, constantly and firmly scrape along bottom and sides of skillet until eggs begin to clump and spatula leaves trail on bottom of skillet, 1½ to 2½ minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Gently but constantly fold egg mixture until clumped and slightly wet, 30 to 60 seconds. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with tortillas, poblano and bean mixture, and toppings.

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