Southwestern Scramble

Tags: American Cuisine, eggs, onions, peppers

A Little Personal History:

I love scrambled eggs, especially if the right veggies are mixed in. The Southwestern Scramble is one of my favorites. Enjoy!

Description:

Categories:	Breakfast
Servings:	4 servings
Time:	– Preparation:   10 minutes – Cooking:         15 minutes
Equipment:	Cutting board and knifes, 1 small bowl, 1 large mixing bowl, whisk, large skillet, spatula

Ingredients:

• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 1 medium hot pepper, such as jalapeño, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
• 8 eggs
• 2 Tbs milk
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• green onion, chopped (Optional topping)
• 1 Tbs olive oil

Procedure:

1. On cutting board, chop the onion, hot pepper and green onion, slice and dice the bell peppers. Set aside in small bowl (move green onion to side if used as topping).
2. Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl, add the milk, salt, pepper and whisk until well combined. Set aside.
3. Place a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and heat till hot but not smoking. Add the onion(s), hot pepper, and bell peppers. Sauté for 3 minutes.
4. Add the eggs to skillet, and allow to cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until they just begin to set. Turn up heat to medium-high. Begin scrambling the eggs, with spatula, by scraping the bottom of the pan and folding the cooked egg into the egg mixture.
5. When the eggs are still moist, but mostly cooked, remove from stove top and transfer to individual serving plates.
6. Optionally serve while still hot with Scorching Hot Sauce and sprinkle on top with chopped green onion

Advanced Preparation:

• Step 1 can be done in advance, covered and refrigerated till ready to use.

Tips, Notes, and Variations:

• To adjust the spiciness, use more or less chili peppers, or use types varying in levels of heat.
• The hot peppers are seeded because that’s where the majority of heat comes from. The seeds can be left in, but the scramble will be much hotter.
• During Step 4 Be sure to scrape the entire bottom of the pan, as well as the sides. Otherwise, those areas where the egg is not scraped will burn.
• Carryover heat will continue to cook the eggs, so they should be removed from the stove while still slightly underdone, otherwise they will be over cooked.
• Optionally serve with heated flour 6″ flour tortillas for burritos.
• I occasionally enjoy a larger meal with bacon and French Toast