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Machaca con Huevo

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  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Ingredients 7
  • Servings 4
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Machaca is dried salted meat that comes in three different varieties: whole (in steaks), pulled or ground. Machaca is very popular in the north of Mexico and can be prepared in many different ways. The most popular recipe is machaca con huevo, a delicious Mexican breakfast that’s super easy to make.
Leslie Limon
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 4-6 oz pulled machaca
  • 1/4 white onion, finely chopped
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 serrano chile, finely chopped
  • Corn tortillas, to garnish

Directions

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    1
    In a bowl, beat the eggs and milk. Season with salt and pepper.
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    2
    Heat up 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a nonstick pan on medium-high heat. Sauté the machaca along with the onion, tomato and Serrano chile for 3-5 minutes, or until onion becomes translucent. Add eggs and let cook. Stir once in a while until the eggs are completely cooked.
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    3
    Serve with warm corn tortillas.
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    4
    Enjoy!

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    If you can’t find dried meat, use cooked pulled beef or meat instead.
  • tip 2
    If you don’t like too much heat, use bell pepper instead of a serrano chile.

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More About This Recipe

  • Machaca is dried salted meat that comes in three different varieties: whole (in steaks), pulled or ground. Machaca is very popular in the north of Mexico and can be prepared in many different ways. The most popular recipe is machaca con huevo, a delicious Mexican breakfast that’s super easy to make.
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