Frank's Chorizo Garbage Plate

Don't let the name fool you. This is one of the best breakfast/brunch recipes around!

Yield: 3 servings

Ingredients

• 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups shredded potatoes, or store-bought hash browns
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon diced jalapeno peppers (optional)
• 1 cup ground chorizo, browned
• 1/2 cup diced tomato
• 5 eggs
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar
• Toast or tortillas, for serving

Instructions

1. Heat flat grill or a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the vegetable oil, potatoes, diced onion, green pepper, jalapeno pepper, if using, and chorizo. Mix together slightly. Cook for 4 to 8 minutes, flipping once.
3. Add the tomato and eggs. Mix together and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, flipping over once.
4. Add cheese and cook until slightly melted.
5. Mix hash together to distribute cheese and tomatoes throughout.
6. Serve with toast or tortillas.

Attribution

Recipe courtesy Chris Schwartz, co-owner Franks in Kenosha, Wisconsin.