Machaca con Heuvos Burrito - Mexican Breakfast - Mexican Food

machaca

🥗Healthier: shredded chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Shredded chicken is lower in fat, while ground beef is often more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and offers a cheesy flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: crema

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper is milder and more widely available.

Boil 2 pounds of chuck roast for 45 minutes to an hour, then shred it.

Slice 1/4 onion, 2 roma tomatoes, and 1/2 bell pepper.

In a blender, combine 2 serrano chilies, 4 chile de arbol, 5 garlic cloves, 1/4 onion, 2 roma tomatoes, and juice from 1/2 lime. Add 1/4 cup of beef broth and blend until smooth.

In a sauté pan, heat cooking oil over medium heat.

Add sliced tomatoes, onion, and bell pepper to the pan and sauté until softened.

Add 2 tablespoons of beef broth and minced garlic to the pan.

Add shredded beef to the pan and heat through.

Beat 6 large eggs in a bowl, then add to the pan and stir until eggs are cooked through.

Spread refried beans on a heated flour tortilla.

Add the machaca and egg mixture on top of the beans.

Fold the tortilla and roll it up to form a burrito.

Cooking Techniques

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