Machaca con Huevo Recipe

If you grew up in a Mexican household near the border, machaca con huevo was probably a weekend breakfast staple. It’s one of those dishes that’s deeply tied to northern Mexican and south Texas cooking.

Machacado con huevo is a traditional Mexican breakfast that combines machaca with scrambled eggs. Machaca is a dried and shredded beef. Think of it as the original jerky, a preservation technique that dates back centuries in northern Mexico due to its long shelf life and nutritional value. Growing up, my mom always had a bag of machaca in the fridge for an easy weekend brunch dish that was ready in less than 10 minutes! Aside from chorizo con huevo, machacado con huevo was one of my favorite dishes to eat — both with corn or flour tortillas that were just slightly charred on the comal.

Why You’ll Love Machacado con Huevo

• Quick & Easy – This breakfast dish is incredibly simple to make, taking about 5 minutes to make, which makes it perfect for busy mornings.
• Hearty – Due to the eggs and shredded beef, machacado con huevo is high in protein!
• Versatile – Huevo con machaca can be tailored to your liking, by adding in diced tomatoes, onions, and chili peppers for extra dimension.

Recommended Tools for This Huevo con Machaca Recipe

• Non-Stick Pan – A non-stick pan is ideal for cooking machacado con huevo, as it promotes even heat distribution.
• Spatula  – Use a plastic or silicone spatula to avoid scratching your cookware.

Ingredients for Scrambled Eggs with Dried Beef

• Cooking Oil – Vegetable oil will help hydrate the machaca and prevent the scrambled eggs from sticking to the pan.
• Machaca – The dried beef is typically shredded and rehydrates upon adding oil when cooking. When it hits a hot pan with eggs, tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño, it transforms into a hearty, protein-packed breakfast that’s unlike anything else. You can find machaca at Mexican grocery stores or the Latin foods aisle of larger supermarkets.
• Eggs – Scrambled eggs are mixed with the machaca to create a hearty and protein-rich mixture.
• Optional Additions – Huevo con machacado can be enhanced by sauteing diced onions, tomatoes, or green chili peppers for extra flavor and texture.

What to Eat With Huevo con Machacado

Machaca con huevo is usually accompanied by warm tortillas, either on the side or with the machaca as a filling for a breakfast taco. This dish can also be served with refried beans or salsa casera.

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Machaca con Huevo Recipe

Courses: Breakfast Recipes

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 2 mins Cook Time 5 mins Total Time 7 mins

Servings: 1

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Learn how to make huevo con machaca, a traditional Mexican breakfast dish that combines scrambled eggs with dry shredded beef.

Ingredients for Machaca con Huevo

Servings

• 1 oz vegetable oil
• 2 oz machaca
• 2 eggs (large)
• 2 flour tortillas

How to Make Machaca con Huevo

1. Heat oil

   Pour vegetable oil to a small pan over medium heat.

2. Sauté dried beef

   Add machaca to the pan, and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring as needed to allow the machaca to rehydrate in oil.

3. Scramble

   Add eggs and stir to scramble until fully cooked.
   You can also beat the eggs in a separate container priot to adding to the pan.

4. Serve

   Serve with tortillas and you preferred salsa!