Machaca Con Huevo
A classic Northern Mexican breakfast of savory shredded beef scrambled with eggs, onion, tomato, and chile. This hearty, protein-packed dish is a flavorful way to start the day. This recipe uses pre-cooked beef for a quick and easy preparation.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Allergen information: may contain eggs. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 250 gcooked shredded beef
- 8 pcslarge egg
- 2 tbspvegetable oil
- 1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 pcsroma tomato, diced
- 1 pcsserrano pepper, finely minced
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 0.25 cupcilantro, chopped(optional)
Equipment
spatula · medium bowl · whisk · cutting board · knife · large non-stick skillet
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs together with the salt and black pepper until well combined.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Whisking the eggs thoroughly beforehand ensures they cook evenly in the pan.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
About 2 min
- 3
Add the chopped onion and minced serrano pepper to the hot skillet.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: For less heat, remove the seeds and veins from the serrano pepper before mincing.
- 4
Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
About 4 min
- 5
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can become bitter.
- 6
Add the diced tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften and break down, about 2 minutes.
About 2 min
- 7
Add the shredded beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until it's heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
About 3 min
- 8
Pour the whisked eggs over the beef and vegetable mixture in the skillet.
- 9
Let the eggs set for a moment, then gently stir and fold everything together until the eggs are cooked to your desired doneness.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: For softer eggs, cook for less time; for firmer eggs, cook a bit longer.
- 10
Remove from the heat and serve immediately, topped with optional chopped cilantro.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: This dish is traditionally served with warm flour or corn tortillas and your favorite salsa.
Keep it good
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat in a non-stick skillet over low heat or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until warm.
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