Tex-Mex Breakfast Bake

For the start of 2017, I’m trying something that I normally despise—eating breakfast. Most mornings, I don’t find myself particularly hungry and I get by with a cup of black coffee and wait until lunch. That said, it’s always been a hunger decision rather than a dislike of breakfast foods. You can see from our multiple breakfast recipes that we’re pretty keen on breakfast foods (although Heather is a much bigger fan of pancakes and waffles).

This recipe hits a number of must-haves for me: you can make it in one pot, it makes multiple servings, and you can make it spicy. This skillet dish reminds me a bit of chili, but the addition of cauliflower and the final step of baking the dish brings the texture closer to a breakfast casserole. And if you’re like me, and like things spicy, you can cover it in hot sauce with no regrets.

Without further ado, I hope you’ll enjoy this recipe for our tex-mex style breakfast bake.

Ingredients
2 Tbsp organic coconut oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, pressed
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 14.5oz can, fire roasted diced tomatoes
2 lbs organic ground beef
2 bell peppers, 1 yellow and 1 orange, diced
3 C shredded cauliflower
6 free range eggs
handful of chopped cilantro for garnish

Method

Melt coconut oil over medium high in a deep, oven safe skillet or pan, such as this ceramic-coated cast iron pan. Sauté onions for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic for about 30 seconds, until aromatic.

Sprinkle in the dried seasonings and mix for 1 minute.

Add tomatoes for 3-4 minute, stirring. Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Crumble meat into pan, mix thoroughly and continue sautéing while cooking for 6 minutes.

Add Bell peppers and mix for 2 minutes.

Fold in riced cauliflower.

Crack eggs over top. Turn off stove and place the whole pan in the oven.

Bake uncovered for 10-12 minutes.

Rest, covered for 3 minutes.

Top with chopped cilantro.

Before you head off, please share this recipe on your social media of choice! If you like this recipe, please subscribe today to be the first to know when we add new delicious meals for you and your family.

Sound off in the comments with your favorite breakfast meal, and you might see it on the blog later this year!