The Chew: Mario Batali Energy-Boosting Breakfast Tacos Recipe

The Chew: Ultimate Power Breakfast

Mario Batali teamed up with Patrick Wilson from the movie Let’s Kill Ward’s Wife on The Chew to share an Energy-Boosting Breakfast Tacos Recipe that will make your mouth water.

Batali spent some time in Mexico recently, where he rediscovered his love of the breakfast taco. “The trick to a good scrambled egg is not to let it set too much,” Batali explained, so keep stirring.

The Chew: Mario Batali Energy-Boosting Breakfast Tacos Recipe Ingredients

• 4 6” Corn Tortillas
• 1/4 cup Heavy Cream (or use Water)
• 1/4 cup chopped Onion
• 1/4 cup crumbled Queso Fresco
• 1/4 cup Parsley (or use Cilantro)
• 5 Eggs
• Hot Sauce
• 1/2 cup Black Beans
• 1/2 fine chopped Jalapeno
• Salsa
• 1/4 cup sliced pickled Jalapenos
• 2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt & Pepper

Tomatillo Salsa Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb husked, rinsed Tomatillos
• 1 Serrano Chili
• 1/2 bunch Cilantro
• 3 cloves Garlic
• Juice of 2 Limes
• Juice and Zest of 1 Orange
• Salt & Pepper

Mario Batali: The Chew Energy-Boosting Breakfast Tacos Recipe Directions

1. Beat eggs in a bowl with a fork. Add cream with salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste.
2. Drizzle olive oil in a pan preheated on medium. Pour eggs into the pan and leave them alone until you can see a crust forming on the outside edge.
3. Scramble with a whisk and remove from heat as soon as the eggs are no longer runny.
4. Heat black beans in a saucepan with the chopped onion and jalapeno. Keep warm off heat.
5. Heat a griddle on medium to warm tortillas on each side.
6. Scoop scrambled eggs into a warmed tortilla. Add black beans, queso fresco, salsa, and your choice of toppings or garnishes to serve.
7. To make the tomatillo salsa, chop all ingredients (except the zest and juice).
8. Blend tomatillos with garlic, serrano, and cilantro.
9. Add lime juice, orange juice, and a pinch of salt.
10. Blend to your preferred texture and adjust seasonings before serving.