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    Home » Recipes » Mexican Breakfast Recipes

    Machaca Con Huevos

    Published: Nov 1, 2015 · Updated: Nov 9, 2022 by Maggie Unzueta

    Machaca con Huevos (Machaca with Eggs) is an easy and tasty breakfast made with dried meat and a scrambled egg mixture. Full of flavor and ready in minutes.
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    Machaca con Huevos served next to refried beans and salsa.

    This is a sponsored post in partnership with Mazola® Corn Oil.

    This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Machaca con Huevos is one of my all-time favorite breakfasts. Also called “Machacado.”

    If you don’t know what it is, you are missing out.

    Table of Contents

    • 1 What is Machaca?
    • 2 Ingredients
    • 3 Instructions
        • 3.0.1 Hungry for More?
    • 4 Machaca Con Huevos
      • 4.1 Ingredients
      • 4.2 Instructions
      • 4.3 Video
      • 4.4 Notes
      • 4.5 Nutrition

    What is Machaca?

    Machaca dates to before refrigeration was invented. Back then, people preserved their meat by drying it. In a nutshell, machaca is marinated beef or pork that has been dried and pounded to make tender. Think shredded jerky.

    It originated with the ranchers and miners in Northern Mexico. Today, this dried meat is still a popular ingredient in the northern states of Mexico and the southwestern states of the US. Rehydrate it to make burritos, taquitos, or with eggs as in this recipe.

    Ingredients

    The ingredients needed to make beef machaca with eggs laid out on a table and labeled.

    Machaca – It requires NO refrigeration. Once you take it out of the package, crumble any large pieces with your hands.
    Mazola® Corn Oil – you only need 2 tablespoons of oil.
    Eggs – To feed more people, add more eggs.
    Onion – This is a white onion. Yellow and red onions work too.
    Tomato – We are only using 1 tomato, but if you are feeding a lot of people, add an extra tomato.
    Cilantro – Adds freshness and flavor.
    Garlic – Raw or powdered garlic work well in this recipe.
    Jalapeno – Omit completely if you don’t like it spicy.

    Instructions

     

    A collage showing how to saute the beef and the ingredients.

    Heat the Mazola® Corn Oil
    Cook the onion, jalapeno, and tomatoes.
    Add the machaca and garlic.

    Mazola® Corn Oil is a heart-healthy* cooking oil that has multiple purposes for you and your family – baking, grilling, even good as a marinade.

    Here, we are using it to cook all the ingredients.

    Want it spicier? More jalapenos will give it a kick. Yes, you can use serrano peppers instead.

    A collage showing when to add the eggs to the skillet.
    • Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl.
    • Add the eggs to the skillet.
    • Cook then add the cilantro.

    Can’t find machaca? Use leftover shredded beef barbacoa or brisket.

    Dried machaca is sold in many Latin supermarkets or buy it online.

    Optional Additions:
    Potatoes
    Corn
    Red bell peppers
    Spinach

    A picture of Machaca con Huevos plated next to refried beans and surrounded by the toppings.

    Serve with refried beans, hash potatoes, flour tortillas, and plenty of salsa de aguacate.

    If you have any leftover Machaca con Huevos, roll them up into burritos.

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    Machaca con Huevos served next to refried beans and salsa.

    Machaca Con Huevos

    Machaca con Huevos (Machaca with Eggs) is an easy and tasty breakfast made with dried meat and a scrambled egg mixture. Full of flavor and ready in minutes.
    5 from 10 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 27 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 167kcal
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon  Mazola® Corn Oil
    • ¼ onion diced
    • 1 jalapeño finely diced
    • 1 1 tomato diced
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 1 3.5 oz dried machaca
    • 6 eggs
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ cilantro bunch

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a large skillet.
    • Add onion and jalapeno to a skillet.
    • Cook for 1 minute.
    • Add the tomato.
    • Cook for 3 minutes.
    • Add the machaca and garlic.
    • Cook for 5 minutes.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs.
    • Add the eggs and salt to the skillet.
    • Cook for 2 minutes, or until eggs are fully cooked.
    • Top with cilantro.

    Video

    Notes

    Optional Additions:
    Potatoes, Corn, Red bell peppers, Spinach 
    Serve with tortillas and salsa. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 246mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 659IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
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    *Very limited and preliminary scientific evidence suggests that eating about 1 tablespoon (16 grams) of Corn Oil daily may reduce the risk of heart disease due to the unsaturated fat content in Corn Oil. FDA concludes that there is little scientific evidence supporting this claim. To achieve this possible benefit, Corn Oil is to replace a similar amount of saturated fat and not increase the total number of calories you eat in a day. One serving of this product contains 14 grams of Corn Oil.

    **Corn oil is a cholesterol-free food that contains 14g of total fat per serving. See nutrition information on product label or at Mazola.com for fat and saturated fat content.

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    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Freya

      May 09, 2022 at 11:42 pm

      5 stars
      I had never tried machaca but managed to source some and it was soooo good!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 12, 2022 at 9:45 am

        Yay! Happy to hear you found some machaca.

        Reply
    2. Addie

      May 09, 2022 at 8:38 pm

      5 stars
      So hearty and flavorful!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 12, 2022 at 9:45 am

        Yes and yes. Best of both.

        Reply
    3. swathi

      May 09, 2022 at 7:59 pm

      5 stars
      Looks delicious I would love to check it out.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 12, 2022 at 9:46 am

        Hope you do. You won’t be disappointed.

        Reply
    4. nancy

      May 09, 2022 at 7:33 pm

      5 stars
      such an easy and flavourful meal! I love how easy and hearty this dish is

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 12, 2022 at 9:46 am

        Easy, right? I love a good easy breakfast.

        Reply
    5. Andrea White

      May 09, 2022 at 6:43 pm

      5 stars
      such a delicious breakfast dish! yum!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 12, 2022 at 9:46 am

        So glad you liked it. I love it.

        Reply
    6. Michele Peterson

      May 09, 2022 at 5:57 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe! Takes me back to Mazatlan Mexico!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 12, 2022 at 9:47 am

        Mazatlan is gorgeous. Food does that, doesn’t it? It transports you to far away places with yummy food.

        Reply
    7. Sabrina

      May 09, 2022 at 3:49 pm

      5 stars
      I love a savoury breakfast and this is a perfect one. Really easy too, thanks!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 12, 2022 at 9:47 am

        Yay! Happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe.

        Reply
    8. Lyn

      May 10, 2021 at 9:04 am

      5 stars
      I love me some Mexican food for breakfast (or anytime really)!! So yummy and this recipe looks great!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 25, 2021 at 12:12 pm

        Yes, anytime. lol. Thank you. Hope you give this recipe a try.

        Reply
    9. Angela

      November 03, 2015 at 2:00 pm

      5 stars
      I love learning new Mexican recipes. I am part Mexican and I am working on building my recipes list. Can’t go wrong with this one, right?! Thanks for clearing up what machaca was, lol! Some Mexican I am.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        November 06, 2015 at 10:05 am

        I had no idea you were part Mexican. If you ever want to come over and cook with authentic Mexican grub, let me know. 🙂

        Reply
    10. Joann Woolley

      November 02, 2015 at 12:46 pm

      Mmmm… I bet the house smells fantastic when you’re making this!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        November 06, 2015 at 10:06 am

        You have no idea. Mmmm…

        Reply

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