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Machaca Con Huevo

Name: Machaca Con Huevo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 250 g cooked shredded beef; 8 pcs large egg; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 pcs yellow onion finely chopped; 2 pcs roma tomato diced; 1 pcs serrano pepper finely minced; 2 clove garlic minced; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 0.25 cup cilantro chopped (optional)

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

Gluten-free

Allergen information: may contain eggs. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

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

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat in a non-stick skillet over low heat or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until warm.