Description
Savory, hearty, and packed with bold flavor, this Breakfast Chili and Eggs dish is the ultimate comfort food to start your day. Featuring a rich, protein-packed chili made with seasoned ground meat, beans, and spices, it’s served hot and topped with perfectly cooked eggs—sunny-side up, poached, or scrambled. It’s an energizing breakfast that’s as satisfying as it is simple.
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Ingredients
For the Breakfast Chili:
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ lb ground beef or ground turkey
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1 cup canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
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½ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
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½ cup canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tsp chili powder
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½ tsp ground cumin
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Eggs:
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4 eggs (sunny-side up, scrambled, or poached – your choice)
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1 tbsp butter or oil for frying
For Toppings:
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Shredded cheddar cheese
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Chopped green onions
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Sliced avocado
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Fresh cilantro
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Hot sauce or salsa
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Chili
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add chopped onion and bell pepper, sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
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Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add the ground beef or turkey, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes.
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Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
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Add diced tomatoes, black beans, and kidney beans.
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Reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavorful.
Step 2: Cook the Eggs
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While the chili simmers, heat butter or oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
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Cook eggs to your preferred style:
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Sunny-side up: Cook until whites are set but yolks are still runny.
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Scrambled: Beat eggs and cook until soft and fluffy.
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Poached: Simmer eggs in gently boiling water for 3–4 minutes.
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Step 3: Assemble the Bowls
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Spoon a generous portion of hot chili into each bowl or plate.
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Top with freshly cooked eggs.
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Sprinkle with shredded cheese, green onions, cilantro, or your favorite toppings.
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Add sliced avocado and hot sauce if desired.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Make the Chili Ahead – It tastes even better the next day.
Use Your Favorite Beans – Pinto, navy, or white beans work too.
Customize the Heat – Add more chili powder or hot sauce to turn up the spice.
Cook Eggs Fresh – For the best texture and flavor, make the eggs just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American Southwestern