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Two folded breakfast tacos with scrambled eggs, melted cheddar, and refried beans on a wooden board with lime wedges.

Loaded Breakfast Tacos with Scrambled Eggs & Beans

Scrambled eggs, warm refried beans, and melted cheddar folded into flour tortillas, ready in 25 minutes with 33 grams of protein per serving.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 504

Ingredients
  

Scrambled Eggs
  • 10 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup whole milk / 60 ml
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter / 28 g; divided
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Beans and Assembly
  • 1 can refried beans (15 oz / 425 g)
  • 2 water to 3 tbsp; to thin beans if needed
  • 8 flour tortillas small (6-inch)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar / 113 g
  • 1/2 cup salsa / 120 g; optional
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped; optional
  • 1 lime , cut into wedges; optional

Method
 

Warm the Beans
  1. Scrape the refried beans into a 1-quart saucepan and set over low heat. Stir in water 1 tablespoon at a time until the beans loosen enough to spread easily.
  2. Heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until warmed through. Cover and set aside off heat while you scramble the eggs.
Scramble the Eggs
  1. Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl. Add the milk, salt, and pepper, then whisk until fully combined and slightly frothy.
  2. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, tilting to coat the pan.
  3. Pour in the eggs. Let them sit undisturbed for 20 seconds, then stir slowly with a silicone spatula, pushing curds from the edges to the center.
  4. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes total, stirring gently, until the eggs are just set but still look a little glossy and wet. Pull the pan off the heat immediately, they'll finish cooking in the residual warmth.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Wipe out the skillet and warm each tortilla over medium heat for 20 to 30 seconds per side until pliable and lightly spotted.
  2. Spread about 3 tablespoons of warm refried beans down the center of each tortilla.
  3. Top with a spoonful of scrambled eggs, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar while the eggs are still warm enough to melt it.
  4. Add salsa and cilantro if using, fold the tacos closed, and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Pull eggs off the heat while still glossy, not fully dry.
  • Warm tortillas separately from the filling so they don't go soggy.
  • Thin thick canned beans with a splash of water before spreading.
  • Assemble tacos fresh even when eggs and beans are reheated from the fridge.