Cheesy Beef Breakfast Scramble

4.61 from 56 votes

This Beef Breakfast Scramble is deliciously cheesy and cooked in one skillet for an easy breakfast or brunch. Make it as mild or as spicy you like. This is a great dish to serve a hungry crowd in the morning!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper to taste
1 yellow onion diced
3 cups frozen hash browns shredded or cubed
1/4 cup water
14.5 ounces diced tomatoes undrained
4 eggs lightly beaten
4 slices sharp cheddar
chopped cilantro optional

Instructions

Cook beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat, keep crumbling while you cook.
1 pound lean ground beef, 1 yellow onion
As it is cooking, season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
1/2 teaspoon paprika, salt and pepper to taste
When meat is no longer pink, add the hash browns and cook until thawed and tender, keep stirring as you cook.
3 cups frozen hash browns
Add the water and tomatoes, undrained. Increase heat to high until the mixture boils, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
1/4 cup water, 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
Increase heat to medium/low. Pour the beaten eggs over the mixture. Allow to cook. Check and stir occasionally until the eggs are set to your liking.
4 eggs
Finally, lay the slices of cheese over the eggs and cover until the cheese is melted, for about 1-2 minutes.
4 slices sharp cheddar
Top with chopped cilantro (optional). Serve and enjoy!
chopped cilantro

Notes

For mild flavors, use tomatoes without paprika. For spicier, get the hot tomatoes/green chiles.
Swap beef with impossible burger patties from Costco for a vegetarian breakfast scramble. Tofu or Paneer are other protein options for vegetarians.
Add veggies like shredded carrots, asparagus, broccoli, bell peppers and zucchini.
Swap beef with sausage, ground turkey or shredded chicken.

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