Cheesy Beef Breakfast Scramble

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings: people

Calories: 489kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

This beef breakfast scramble is deliciously cheesy and all 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 on the morning after the night before!

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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 *see note
4 eggs lightly beaten
4 slices sharp cheddar
chopped cilantro optional

Instructions

Cook beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat, crumbling while you cook. As its cooking, season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
When meat is no longer pink, add the hash browns and cook until thawed and tender, stirring as you cook.
Add the water and tomatoes, undrained. Increase heat to high until the mixture boils, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 5-10.
Increase heat to medium/low. Pour the beaten eggs over the mixture, cooking, and lightly stirring. Allow to cook, checking and stirring occasionally until the eggs are set to your liking.
Finally, lay the slices of cheese over the eggs and cover until the cheese is melted, about 1-2 minutes.
Top with chopped cilantro (optional). Serve and enjoy!

Notes

If you prefer this to be spicier, use tomatoes with green chile. Use Pepper Jack cheese in place of cheddar.

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