Machacado con huevo (scrambled eggs with dried beef)

Name: Machacado con huevo (scrambled eggs with dried beef)
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 6 eggs, lightly beaten; 200 g cooked beef, shredded (from leftover roast or braised beef); 2 tbsp butter; 4 flour tortillas, warmed; 400 ml cheesy beans or refried beans, hot; 100 ml grated cheddar or another good melting cheese; salsa for serving; salt, pepper

Time: 20 min4 servingsapprox. 600 kcal / serving (estimated)approx. 38 g protein / serving

Machacado con huevo is a classic breakfast of northern Mexico: scrambled eggs with very finely shredded dried beef, served with tortillas and cheesy beans. It can be made from leftover roast, which makes it a great way to use up leftovers. A hearty, protein-rich breakfast.

Machacado con huevo (scrambled eggs with dried beef) (illustration)

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Ingredients

6 eggs, lightly beaten
200 g cooked beef, shredded (from leftover roast or braised beef)
2 tbsp butter
4 flour tortillas, warmed
400 ml cheesy beans or refried beans, hot
100 ml grated cheddar or another good melting cheese
salsa for serving
salt, pepper

Method

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Shred the meat further with a fork until it is in very fine strands, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and fry the meat for 3 minutes, until the edges are a little crisp.
Pour the eggs over the meat and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until just set but still creamy.
Warm the beans in a small pot, and keep the tortillas warm in a dry skillet or in a 160 °C oven (140 °C fan).
Spoon the egg and meat onto the tortillas or plates, add the beans alongside, and sprinkle with the cheese.
Serve right away with salsa.

Source: Wikibooks – Cookbook – Cookbook:Machacado con Huevo (Eggs with Shredded Beef) (CC BY-SA 4.0), adapted and translated. This page is also licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Tips

Shred the meat thoroughly so the egg binds nicely with it and there are no long strands.
Do not overcook the eggs; take them off the heat a little wet, because they keep cooking.
Hot sauce or jalapeño adds a lot to this breakfast.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of meat is used?

The original uses dried, salted beef (machaca); at home, leftover cooked beef or good-quality dried beef works too.

Can I make it ahead?

The meat and beans, yes; cook the eggs fresh.

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