 Cactus
Breakfast Burrito
This
is one of ‘Ol Gabby’s favorite recipes when his grub started runnin’ low,
especially when vegetables are in short supply. It’s is an old time
recipe that can be fixed even to this day. Using the old utensils like, a
Dutch oven or cast iron skillet, over an open fire or using charcoal, can
make it a real cowboy experience. If you are starting from scratch, check
out the article about
Fixin’ “Nopalitos”.
Ingredients:
1 T butter or bacon
drippins’
1 lb diced cactus (nopalitos)
1 lb diced cooked potatoes
1 medium onion chopped
3 cloves pressed garlic
1 clump cilantro chopped (optional)
4 eggs
Jack or cheddar cheese (optional)
Seasonings to taste
Preparation:
Put butter in skillet or
Dutch oven.
Add pressed garlic &
chopped onions.
Sauté on medium heat for
1 minute.
Add cleaned & diced
cactus (nopalitos) & cooked diced potatoes.
Stir & cook ‘till
heated.
Add eggs to the mix &
scramble together.
Heat flour tortillas on
a griddle or skillet.
Spoon portions of the egg mix on to the tortillas.
Add grated cheese, salsa & a pinch of chopped cilantro.
Roll into a hefty burrito.
(Try serving some hot refried beans as a side dish)
Spice up with your favorite hot sauce or chiles.
Serves four hungry campers or cowboys.
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