{"id":6113,"date":"2026-07-22T10:41:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T10:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consultationforyou.com\/?p=6113"},"modified":"2026-07-22T10:41:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T10:41:28","slug":"homemade-machaca-con-huevo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/consultationforyou.com\/?p=6113","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Machaca con Huevo"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Prep Time:<\/strong> 15 minutes
Cook Time:<\/strong> 20 minutes
Total Time:<\/strong> 35 minutes
Servings:<\/strong> 4<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/h1>\n

For the Machaca<\/h2>\n

12 oz (340 g) shredded machaca (Mexican dried beef), or shredded cooked beef<\/p>\n

6 large eggs<\/p>\n

2 tbsp vegetable oil<\/p>\n

\u00bd medium white onion, diced<\/p>\n

2 Roma tomatoes, diced<\/p>\n

1 jalape\u00f1o, finely diced<\/p>\n

2 garlic cloves, minced<\/p>\n

\u00bc cup chopped fresh cilantro<\/p>\n

\u00bd tsp ground cumin<\/p>\n

\u00bd tsp black pepper<\/p>\n

Salt to taste (use lightly if using salted machaca)<\/p>\n

Refried Beans<\/h2>\n

2 cups homemade refried pinto beans<\/p>\n

1 tbsp lard or vegetable oil<\/p>\n

Salt to taste<\/p>\n

To Serve<\/h2>\n

6\u20138 fresh flour tortillas<\/p>\n

4 roasted jalape\u00f1os<\/p>\n

Fresh salsa roja<\/p>\n

Fresh salsa verde<\/p>\n

Lime wedges<\/p>\n

Crumbled queso fresco (optional)<\/p>\n

Instructions<\/h1>\n

Step 1 \u2013 Prepare the Machaca<\/h2>\n

If using traditional dried machaca:<\/p>\n

Cover with warm water for 10\u201315 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Drain well and squeeze out excess moisture.<\/p>\n

If using freshly cooked shredded beef, skip this step.<\/p>\n

Step 2 \u2013 Cook the Vegetables<\/h2>\n

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.<\/p>\n

Add:<\/p>\n

onion<\/p>\n

jalape\u00f1o<\/p>\n

Cook for 3\u20134 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Stir in the diced tomatoes.<\/p>\n

Cook another 4\u20135 minutes<\/strong> until softened.<\/p>\n

Step 3 \u2013 Cook the Beef<\/h2>\n

Add the shredded machaca.<\/p>\n

Season with:<\/p>\n

cumin<\/p>\n

black pepper<\/p>\n

Cook for 5\u20136 minutes<\/strong>, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and fragrant.<\/p>\n

Step 4 \u2013 Add the Eggs<\/h2>\n

Lightly beat the eggs.<\/p>\n

Pour them into the skillet.<\/p>\n

Gently stir until the eggs are just set but still soft and creamy.<\/p>\n

Fold in the chopped cilantro.<\/p>\n

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.<\/p>\n

Step 5 \u2013 Warm the Beans<\/h2>\n

Heat the refried beans in a saucepan over low heat.<\/p>\n

Stir occasionally until smooth and hot.<\/p>\n

Step 6 \u2013 Warm the Tortillas<\/h2>\n

Heat the flour tortillas on a hot comal or dry skillet for 30\u201345 seconds per side<\/strong> until soft and lightly blistered.<\/p>\n

Wrap them in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.<\/p>\n

Serve With<\/h1>\n

Homemade refried beans<\/p>\n

Fresh flour tortillas<\/p>\n

Roasted whole jalape\u00f1os<\/p>\n

Salsa roja<\/p>\n

Salsa verde<\/p>\n

Fresh avocado slices<\/p>\n

Mexican rice (optional)<\/p>\n

Freshly brewed caf\u00e9 de olla<\/p>\n

Tips<\/h1>\n

Traditional Sonoran machaca has a rich, concentrated beef flavor that pairs perfectly with fluffy scrambled eggs.<\/p>\n

Avoid overcooking the eggs\u2014they should stay soft and creamy.<\/p>\n

Fresh homemade flour tortillas make this breakfast especially authentic.<\/p>\n

Roasted jalape\u00f1os add smoky heat without overpowering the dish.<\/p>\n

This breakfast is a classic in Northern Mexico and is best enjoyed with warm tortillas for making tacos at the table.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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