Machaca con Huevo (Machaca with Eggs)
Machaca con Huevo (Machaca with Eggs) is shredded beef combined with scrambled eggs, tomatoes, and onions. It make a delicious skillet breakfast or breakfast burritos.
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What is Machaca con Huevo?
Machaca, a type of dried meat, is particularly associated with miners in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. Before the arrival of refrigeration, it was common in northern Mexico for miners, ranchers, and cowboys to preserve meat by drying, a practice that extended into Arizona, California, Texas, and New Mexico.
Traditional machaca is marinated beef or pork that is rubbed with spices, pounded, dried, and then shredded, much like beef jerky. Back in the old days (before my time), my grandma used to season and dry beef for machaca, hanging it with nets that protected it from flies or bugs.
Ingredients & Substitutions
The complete list of ingredients, quantities, and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.
- Olive Oil โ This is my go-to for sautรฉing. Feel free to use more canola oil or the neutral oil of your choice if you prefer.
- Onion โ I like to use red onions, but feel free to swap with white or yellow onion.
- Tomatoes โ Opt for a meaty variety like Romas, or use a can of drained fire-roasted tomatoes for a shortcut.
- Chile – I added jalapeรฑo for a touch of heat, but it is totally optional. Feel free to omit or add in your favorite chile pepper. Check out my Introduction to Mexican Chiles to help you decide which chile will work best for your family.
- Beef – This machaca recipe is made with leftover shredded brisket, but can be made with carne seca, dried machaca beef. Dried beef is usually sold in Latin supermarkets or you can order it online.
- Eggs โ For added protein and a touch of richness.
- Salt – Whenever I make machaca, I never add salt. The brisket or dried beef is salty enough. Taste first before adding salt to this machaca recipe.
How to make Machaca con Huevo
Step 1: Saute veggies and meat. In a large skillet, sautรฉ onion in olive oil. Once onions are translucent add tomato, jalapeรฑo (if using), brisket or carne seca and cook.
Step 2: Add eggs. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk eggs and then add them to skillet and cook until eggs are cooked thoroughly.
Step 3: Serve with salsa of your choice and flour tortillas.
Watch this video to see how simple this machaca con huevo comes together.
Expert Tips & Tricks
Make machaca with leftover shredded beef: I make my machaca with leftover shredded cooked brisket, but feel free to used dried machaca beef. Remember when I made shredded beef brisket flautas? I made sure to double the recipe so that I can have plenty of brisket leftover to make this modern machaca recipe.
Make machaca with dried beef: If you want to try the old fashioned version, try to find packaged carne seca (dried meat). Dry meat is usually salty, taste first before adding more salt to this machaca recipe.
Serving & Topping Suggestions
- Use a serrano instead of a jalapeรฑo pepper for more spice. Or serve with homemade salsa.
- Omit the onion, tomatoes, and chile from the recipe, and serve a simplified machaca and eggs with a fresh pico de gallo salsa or salsa casera.
- Serve in a skillet for camping or a comforting meal to serve a house full of guests.
- Use machaca con huevos as a filling for flautas, tacos, tortas, or burritos.
Storage & Heating Instructions
- Refrigerate: Once assembled, machaca and eggs are best eaten fresh. That said, feel free to store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Reheat: Place machaca on a plate and reheat in the microwave, lightly covered for 2 to 3 minutes.
More Delicious Mexican Breakfast Recipes
- Burritos de Huevos con Chorizo (Egg and Chorizo Breakfast Burritos)
- Breakfast Migas Tacos
- Huevo con Nopales en Chile Colorado
- Pork Green Chile
- Baked Eggs with Chorizo and Potatoes
- Tortas with Potatoes and Chorizo
Machaca con Huevo (Machaca with Eggs)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ยฝ cup red onion, chopped
- 2 roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 jalapeรฑo, diced (optional)
- 2 cups shredded brisket or 1 cupย carne seca, dried beef
- 8 eggs
- salt
- salsa of your choice
- flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a large skillet, sautรฉ onion in olive oil for 2 minutes. Once onions are translucent add tomato, jalapeรฑo (if using), brisket or carne seca and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk eggs and then add them to skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until eggs are cooked thoroughly. Season to taste with salt.
- Serve with salsa of your choice and flour tortillas.
Video
Notes
MAKE MACHACA WITH LEFTOVER SHREDDED BEEF:
Remember when we made theseย shredded beef brisket flautas? We were sure to double the recipe so that we can have plenty of brisket leftover to make this modern machaca recipe.MAKE MACHACA WITH DRIED BEEF:
If you want to try the old fashioned version, try to find packagedย carne secaย (dried meat)WHERE TO BUY DRIED MACHACA?
Dried beef is usually sold in Latin supermarkets or you can order itย online.Originally published: September 2013. This recipe is also published in Muy Bueno Fiestas.
21 Comments on “Machaca con Huevo (Machaca with Eggs)”
I just had this for breakfast at the Four Seasons in Mexico City! It was wonderful. Iโll make your recipe.
Great recipe and thank you for sharing it! I have been a fan of carne seca ever since I worked in New Mexico and discovered Vigils. They have the most amazing green chili carne seca that I am completely addicted to. For anyone reading this recipe and wanting to know where to find carne seca, I highly recommend them. follow them on Facebook to find coupons for free shipping and oftentimes they offer 40% off when in New Mexico MMA fighter wins a match ๐
I would love to try this as a tacos filling! Perfect for feeding a big crowd on a budget.
I use Pico De Gallo saute a bit then the meat and eggs the jalapeno gives it a little kick you can buy Pico de Gallo already chopped up at any grocery store
I have a roast I made the other day
Am going to shed it and try this. I love eating it, just didn’t know how to make it.. Am sure it will work just has good. And maybe some Spanish Rice on the side.
Made this in the early morning…. talk about bringing back some childhood fun memories. Wish I could post pics….
This turned out pretty well. I used leftover rump roast I had done in slow cooker a few days before. I didn’t have a fresh pepper, Jalapeno or otherwise, on hand, – which I usually do. Otherwise, I followed recipe exactly and my teenager was skeptical. He’s not a fan of roast beef. Afterwards, he told me he was pleasantly surprised and I should “make it again.” Which is his highest praise regarding my cooking. Good simple recipe. I will make it again. Next time with Jalapenos.
Girls go to your local taco stand and ask for a Machaca con Huevo burrito you’ll love it.
Pues nosotris le llamamos machaca con huevo, se mira delicioso.
En Monterrey le llamamos MACHACADO con huevo, no MACHACA,machaca es otra comida del estado de Sinaloa,el de Nuevo Leon es carne seca
I love machaca! Thanks for posting this recipe. Your cookbook is one of my favorites and our family has enjoyed every recipe I’ve made.
Gracias Alicia! Thank you so much for your sweet comment and I am thrilled to hear you and your family loves our cookbook.
Where can you buy the dried meat from?
Hola Patricia,
You can use brisket like I used, but of course you can buy dried meat too, which is sold at Latin supermarkets. You might even be able to order online too. Best of luck!
This looks like a real plate of Texas. It has been too long since I have been home and your recipe isn’t helping my homesickness. This looks delicious Yvette. I’m on my way over.
That is some hearty breakfast. I bet one feels like tackling a horse and lassoing some cows after that. ๐
Great idea for a weekend brunch.
Your comment cracked me up Clara! Thanks for the chuckle Amiga.
What a hearty breakfast, I’d love something like this after a morning run. Maybe I could make most of it the day before then add the eggs in just before serving?
Looks like a perfect cool weather breakfast! Can’t wait to give it a try!
I was going to say, I didn’t see any beef hanging in your house when we were over for brunch. ๐ This looks delicious Yvette. Now if I can just get myself to make your home made flour tortillas, I’ll be in business. Thanks for a great recipe.
This is a mouth watering recipe! I can’t wait to give it a try!