Machacado con Huevo (Eggs with Shredded Beef)
Machacado con huevo is a dish which consists of shredded dry beef that is scrambled with eggs. Its name means "shredded with eggs" in Spanish. The shredded dry beef, carne seca, is said to have originated in the town of Ciénega de Flores, about an hour north of Monterrey, Mexico. The early settlers in the area air-cured beef so that it would be preserved. This particular dish was made famous by Tía Lencha, a local…
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups shredded beef filling
- 10 ea. 8-inch soft taco-size flour tortillas, warmed
- 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans, warmed
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese
- Salsa for accompaniment
Steps
- Heat butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add eggs. Cook, stirring frequently, 2–3 min until eggs just begin to set.
- Stir in shredded beef filling. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 min until eggs are cooked and beef is heated through.
- Serve with tortillas, beans, cheese and salsa.
Notes from the original
- Machacado con huevo can be served in a big bowl, and with some soft tortillas at hand can be prepared in your plate, can be served in the table as tacos, or can be eaten without using tortillas at all.
- Queso fundido con chorizo (melted cheese with chorizo) is also something that can be found at the table when eating machacado con huevo. It is usually served at the table in a pan, and added to the taco.
Source. Adapted from “Cookbook:Machacado con Huevo (Eggs with Shredded Beef)” by Wikibooks contributors, revision of 2025-06-19, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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