This Breakfast Burrito with Tomatillo Salsa transforms your morning into something exciting! Packed with sizzling ground beef, crispy bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, and crunchy tater tots, this burrito is the ultimate breakfast powerhouse. But the real star is the homemade roasted tomatillo salsa: smoky, tangy, and spicy, it elevates every bite and adds the perfect burst of flavor.
If you’re like me, I rarely have time to prep a healthy, hearty breakfast in the morning before I rush out the door. These have been a game-changer for me. I make a bunch in advance and throw them in the fridge or freezer so they’re ready to go when I need a protein-packed breakfast on the go or in the car.
Watch me make these in this quick video here.
So whether you’re gearing up for a long shift at the station or just craving a delicious, satisfying start to your day, this burrito will definitely become one of your favorites.
Looking for other breakfast options? Check out this delicious frittata!
Breakfast Burrito w Tomatillo Salsa
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Ingredients
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
- 6 tomatillos
- 2 jalapeños
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
- 2 limes
Burrito
- 24 pieces tater tots
- 1 bell pepper
- 3 plum tomatoes
- 4 slices center cut bacon
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup egg whites
- 1 lb 93% lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 6 large 'carb balance' tortillas
- 6 tbsp light sour cream
Instructions
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
- Preheat the oven to 450F
- Remove the husk from 6 tomatillos and give them a thorough rinse
- Cut 2 jalapeños in half and remove the ribs and seeds
- Peel 1 yellow onion and cut into quarters
- Peel and crush 4 cloves garlic
- Put everything together on a baking sheet, season with olive oil, salt and pepper
- Put in the oven until roasted, about 40 minutes
- When it is roasted, add everything to a food processor or blender with 1/2 bunch cilantro and the juice of 2 limes. Add salt to taste
- If the salsa is too chunky, add 1 tbsp of water at a time until it reaches the desired consistency
Tater Tots
- In the same 450F oven, add 24 pieces tater tots. Consider over-cooking them slightly to give them a good crunch!
- After cooking, cut them into small pieces
Meat & Eggs
- Dice 1 bell pepper and 3 plum tomatoes
- Cut 4 slices center cut bacon into 1/2 inch pieces
- In a medium bowl, whisk 6 eggs and 1 cup egg whites
- In a large pan over medium heat, cook the bacon. After cooking, set aside
- In the same pan with the leftover bacon fat, cook 1 lb 93% lean ground beef Season with 1 tbsp taco seasoning, salt and pepper
- In the same pan, cook the eggs with the vegetables and add 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Assemble
- Layer the tomatillo salsa, light sour cream, bacon, ground beef, eggs, and tater tots over 1 large 'carb balance' tortilla (as tempting as it may be, try not to overfill it!)
- Close the burrito and sear it seam-side down first in a pan over medium heat
- Rotate the burrito to slightly brown on all sides
- After browning, remove and top with chopped cilantro, sour cream and more salsa
