Breakfast Taco with Cotija Cheese

When the viral SMASH taco met the viral feta egg taco (but wait, there's a twist!), I decided to try it with Cotija cheese which I thought would make the ultimate breakfast taco!

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1½ Tbsp taco seasoning
• 6 small tortillas
• 4 oz Cotija cheese, shredded
• 6 large eggs
• Salt
• Pepper
• Olive oil

For Serving (Optional)

• Guacamole
• Sour cream
• Salsa
• Lime wedges
• Cilantro

Mix together the ground beef and seasoning, then roll into 6 balls. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in 2 medium pans over medium heat. Working in batches, place a beef ball in one pan, top with a tortilla, and smash down with the back of a spatula. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the meat is browned and cooked through. In the other pan, sprinkle a circle of Cotija cheese, leaving a small space in the center. Crack the egg onto the cheese so the yolk sits in the center, then season with salt and pepper. Cook until the egg white is set and the yolk is done to your liking, 4-5 minutes, or longer if you don’t like a runny yolk. Transfer the crispy cheese egg onto the beef taco and top with cilantro, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and a squeeze of lime. Repeat to make the remaining tacos. Enjoy!