Machaca con Huevo Recipe (Machaca with Eggs)

Machaca con huevo recipe made with shredded beef, scrambled eggs, tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños, served with warm flour tortillas and salsa, by Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack of Muy Bueno Mexican recipes.

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Machaca con Huevo Recipe (Machaca with Eggs)

Machaca con huevo is a traditional Northern Mexican breakfast made with shredded beef, scrambled eggs, tomatoes, and onions. This easy machaca recipe is delicious served with warm tortillas or wrapped into breakfast burritos.

Prep Time2

Cook Time8

Total Time10

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: servings

Author: Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack | Muy Bueno

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup red onion chopped
2 roma tomatoes chopped
1 jalapeño diced (optional)
2 cups shredded brisket or 1 cup carne seca dried beef
8 eggs
salt
salsa of your choice
flour tortillas

Instructions

In a large skillet, sauté onion in olive oil for 2 minutes. Once onions are translucent add tomato, jalapeño (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.

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Notes

This machaca con huevo recipe can be made with traditional dried machaca beef or with leftover shredded brisket for an easy shortcut.
If you want to try a more traditional version, look for packaged carne seca (dried beef) at Latin supermarkets.

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