Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito – The Ultimate Loaded Mexican Breakfast Burrito with Grilled Steak, Eggs, Potatoes, Cheese, and Fresh Salsa
The Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito combines juicy grilled steak, fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes, and melted cheese inside a warm tortilla. Fresh salsa and avocado provide vibrant flavor and freshness. The recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep. Every bite offers a delicious combination of smoky, savory, and creamy textures. This burrito works equally well for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
For the Carne Asada
- 1 pound flank steak or skirt steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Burritos
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
- ½ cup pico de gallo
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Hot sauce or salsa, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the steak with olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the steak for 4–5 minutes per side or until your preferred doneness.
- Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
- Cook the diced potatoes in vegetable oil until crispy and golden brown.
- Whisk the eggs and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a skillet and gently scramble the eggs until soft and fluffy.
- Warm the flour tortillas until soft and flexible.
- Layer potatoes, scrambled eggs, sliced carne asada, cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, and cilantro in the center of each tortilla.
- Fold in the sides and roll tightly into burritos.
- Toast the burritos in a dry skillet for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden and crispy. Serve with salsa or hot sauce.
Notes
- Skirt steak delivers authentic carne asada flavor.
- Marinating the steak enhances tenderness.
- Warm tortillas prevent cracking.
- Fresh pico de gallo adds vibrant flavor.
- Cook eggs until just set for the best texture.
- Sharp cheddar provides rich flavor.
- Rest the steak before slicing to retain juices.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste.