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Machaca con Huevos
Mexican machaca with fluffy eggs, onions, tomatoes, and green chiles is perfect for breakfast! Make it in less than 30 minutes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 443 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons pork lard or vegetable oil
- 1 cup machaca (2 ounces)
- 1 cup small white onion diced
- 1 large jalapeño seeded and finely chopped (for hotter, 1 to 2 serranos)
- 1 medium tomato diced
- 8 eggs beaten
- salt to taste
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 8 warm tortillas (flour or corn)
- Pico de Gallo or Salsa of choice
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat melt the lard or oil.
- Sprinkle the machaca evenly over the fat and stir for about 2 minutes.
- Add the onion, green chile and tomato and stir until the onion has softened and any juices from tomato have evaporated, about 8 minutes.
- Add the beaten eggs to the pan. Stir slowly using a rubber spatula until the eggs are cooked and firm. Season to taste with salt and transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with cilantro.
- Serve with pico de gallo or salsa of choice and warm tortillas.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
443kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
237mg
(79%)
Sodium
1082mg
(45%)
Potassium
463mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
558IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 443
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 443kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 237mg | 79% |
| Sodium | 1082mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 463mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 558IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.