We wish there were burrito trucks that drove through neighborhoods, ring-a-ling-linging the bell like the ice cream man. Catch him at the intersection and pick up a meaty, cheesey handheld tortilla vessel for just a few bucks as you head out for the day. Oh, if there were a burrito man in the morning, he’d be well worked and well paid for his kindness. Essentially when it comes down to Los Angeles’ street food, most of the tasty but not so good for your health stuff is available after hours, not early in the morning. As soon as bars and clubs close, busy streets are filled with vendors selling bacon wrapped hot dogs with mayo and peppers (please don’t knock it ’til you try it) and trucks shelling out hot tacos and overflowing burritos for mere dollars. What more could you ask for at 2:30 am? If only, they’d change their hours to accommodate our usual week day morning schedule. We’re suckers for convenience.
This is not quite the typical late night grub burrito, but it is convenient food you can easily eat on the street. We’re stretching the idea, but go with it. We had extra egg yolks to use up after making an angel food cake, and this seemed like a good way to do it. (Unfortunately, the desire for a burrito foiled another egg yolk recipe, but that’s behind us now!) We used turkey bacon to lower the fat a tiny bit and tried to toss in a few herbs and veggies to enhance the flavor. Fried potatoes may not be the healthiest, but a handful won’t be the end of you. In fact, slide the potatoes right in the tortilla for a true out the door in a hurry meal. It’s the second best option to your neighborhood burrito man. Maybe we’ll send this in for the Potato Ho Down!
Turkey Bacon Breakfast Burritos and Pan Fried Potatoes – Serves 2
6 egg yolks
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon parsley
1 tablespoon cilantro
1 tomato, deseeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tortillas (burrito size)
1 large baking potato, sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, halved
Olive oil
Kosher salt
1. Pour a wee bit of olive oil in a wide pan. Add half of butter and swirl around pan.
2. Place potatoes in pan in a circular formation. (Don’t be afraid to double stack.). Sprinkle with a little salt. Fry until bottom layers brown, approximately 8-10 minutes.
3. Flip potatoes so tops get to brown. If you double stacked, try to get those to the bottom first. Cook another 6-8 minutes.
4. Depending on how many taters are in the pan, reflip to make sure each potato has gotten both sides cooked through. Fry until golden brown and soft or to your liking, approx. another 3-5 minutes.
5. As potatoes fry, place tortillas in a oven on low just to get them warm.
6. Whisk egg yolks with milk. Add garlic, cilantro, parsley and tomatoes. Set aside.
7. Spray a pan with cooking spray. Lay in turkey bacon and cook until crispy, flipping once. Approx. 2-3 minutes each side.
8. Crumble bacon and stir into eggs. Immediately pour into the same pan used to cook the bacon and scramble to your preference, hard or soft.
9. Pull out both tortillas and split eggs amongst each one. Roll them up and serve with the fried potatoes.
24 responses so far ↓
Kevin // April 26, 2009 at 8:58 am
I really enjoy a savoury breakfast like this every once in a while!
CourtJ // April 23, 2009 at 8:33 am
I also love me a good breakfast burrito!
elra // April 17, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Delicious breakfast dear. Week end is approaching, so this will be perfect for that.
Cheers,
elra
stephchows // April 14, 2009 at 12:09 pm
We call it “street meat” around here. LOL. yours looks MUCH better
Peter // April 13, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Great looking brekkie/brunch on the go…no excuse to go one one these at “you know where”.
Jeff // April 13, 2009 at 8:07 am
One of the things I miss most about my previous job was there was always a roach coach ready and available to toss you a warm tortilla filled with wonderful joys for next to nothing.
Elyse // April 12, 2009 at 11:18 pm
I love breakfast burritos! In fact, that’s my favorite type. Mmm, man oh man, do these look delicious. I wish tomorrow were a weekend instead of a weekday because I would totally whip these up for breakfast!
Jude // April 12, 2009 at 9:36 pm
What I would do for a taco-burrito truck in my neighborhood….
lisaiscooking // April 11, 2009 at 7:11 am
I’m so hungry for breakfast right now, and I see this! Give me one!
Donna // April 10, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Breakfast burrito.. delicious.. you two never cease to amaze me..
Jessica@FoodMayhem // April 10, 2009 at 7:22 pm
MMM, I like breakfast burritos and haven’t had one for a while. Thanks for a tasty reminder.
oysterculture // April 10, 2009 at 5:19 pm
looks awesome! I made need to trek to the Mission after seeing this.
Spirited Miu Flavor // April 10, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Burrito! I really can’t resist the idea of it anymore. I’m definitely missing the taste of it (last time I had in LA and SF this summer oh) and I could make it… I think? Speaking of which… C & A, go to El Gran Burrito (it’s given directions like this: On the southwest corner of Vermont and Santa Monica Blvd in the heart of East Hollywood) You get $3 dollar burritos! The place is friendly, not fancy. Maybe not *that* appealing to some but we definitely enjoyed going there. Especially at midnight as our bellies craved it so bad!
Sapuche // April 10, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Looks like those sidewalk burrito vendors have some new competition! And nothing beats the convenience of creating this in your own kitchen (except for cleaning up afterwards, of course). What a great way to start the morning. Thanks for sharing!
Kirby! // April 10, 2009 at 12:56 pm
I’m pretty sure Joe’s favorite food is the breakfast burrito….no matter where we go for brunch, that is ALWAYS what he orders, even if it is like $9. I should make this for him and save us some money!
jenn // April 10, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Breakfast burritos are the ultimate breakfast to go food. I’d eat one anytime of the day.
Diana // April 10, 2009 at 12:16 pm
I’m so impressed with your burrito rolling skills – looks just like a restaurant! (only healthier and tastier!)
Chris De La Rosa // April 10, 2009 at 11:25 am
I’m not a big fan of flour wraps (except roti) , but I’ll make an exception with this.. especially since you have it paired with the lovely looking avocado.
Kevin // April 10, 2009 at 11:08 am
That looks so good!
Michael // April 10, 2009 at 10:34 am
Yes! breakfast burritos are the best for breakfast on the go. I’d challenge you to even stuff the potatoes in there for a truly portable meal.
oh, and using the bacon skillet to cook the eggs!? love that technique! adds flavor and keeps the dirty pot count low. for some reason, though, i can only get that to work with turkey bacon. with regular bacon grease my eggs turn out all funky.
Bob // April 10, 2009 at 10:02 am
Mmmm, burrito. Man, I could go for one right now!
tracychin // April 10, 2009 at 9:34 am
Sounds like a great breakfast, Duo! Yummy!
dawn // April 10, 2009 at 8:16 am
I love making extra batches of these and freezing them because you have wonderful treats for those days when you need ‘em fast!
So hungry now!
doggybloggy // April 10, 2009 at 7:10 am
cant go wrong with a breakfast burrito……