Chorizo Garbage Plate
This recipe creates a quick and hearty 'Garbage Plate' by cooking shredded potatoes, onions, peppers, and pre-browned chorizo together. Eggs are then mixed in and cooked, followed by melted Cheddar cheese. It's a simple, flavorful hash served with toast or tortillas.
Equipment
- 1 Nonstick Skillet or Flat Top Grill
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Chef's knife
Ingredients
Main
- 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups shredded potato or store-bought hash browns
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon diced jalapeno optional
- 1 cup ground chorizo browned
- 1/2 cup diced tomato
- 5 eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar
- Toast or tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Preheat a flat top grill or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the vegetable oil, potatoes, onions, bell peppers, jalapenos if using, and chorizo. Mix together slightly. Cook for 4 to 8 minutes, flipping once. Add the tomatoes and eggs. Mix together and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, flipping once. Add the cheese and cook until slightly melted. Mix the hash together to distribute the cheese and tomatoes throughout.
- Serve with toast or tortillas.
Notes
Ensure your skillet is hot before adding potatoes for maximum crispiness. Cook the chorizo thoroughly and drain excess fat if preferred, depending on your desired richness. When adding eggs, mix them in quickly to scramble and coat the hash evenly. Avoid overcooking the eggs; they should just set. For an extra layer of flavor, consider topping with a dollop of sour cream, salsa, or hot sauce just before serving. Covering the pan briefly after adding cheese helps it melt faster.