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Huevos Al Albañil

Cultural Context

Originating from the working-class neighborhoods of Mexico, Huevos Al Albañil, or Bricklayer's Eggs, reflects the hearty, flavorful meals enjoyed by laborers. Traditionally served for breakfast or brunch, this dish combines simple ingredients like eggs and tomatoes, showcasing the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine. Today, it remains a popular choice in homes and restaurants alike, often enjoyed with a side of tortillas for a satisfying meal.

MexicanMXmain
30 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
2 chile serranos
5 Roma tomatoes
1/4 small onion
1 large garlic clove
4 cups refried beans
bacon grease
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon tomato flavored chicken bouillon
pinch of Mexican oregano
salt
1/2 cup water
8 extra large eggs
oil for frying
1/3 cup yellow bell pepper
masa for tortillas
evaporated milk
sweetened condensed milk
4 tablespoons instant coffee

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: green chilies

Bell peppers provide a milder flavor while being more accessible.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Preheat a griddle until hot.

2

Roast 2 chile serranos and 5 Roma tomatoes on the griddle.

3

Add 1/4 small onion and 1 large garlic clove to the griddle to char.

4

Prepare refried beans with bacon grease and 1/4 small onion until translucent.

5

Add chorizo to the beans and cook until well done.

6

Add 4 cups of thawed beans to the skillet with chorizo and onions.

7

Remove roasted tomatoes and chiles from the griddle and let cool.

8

Blend roasted tomatoes, chiles, onions, garlic, 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon tomato flavored chicken bouillon, pinch of Mexican oregano, salt, and 1/2 cup water until smooth.

9

In a separate skillet, heat oil and sauté julienned onions for salsa until translucent.

10

Add 1/3 cup finely diced yellow bell pepper to the onions and sauté until colored.

11

Combine blended mixture with sautéed onions and peppers, season with salt, and simmer.

12

Whisk 8 extra large eggs with a little water until fluffy.

13

Fry the eggs in oil until well cooked, then combine with the salsa mixture and simmer for 4 minutes.

14

Prepare tortillas using masa on a hot griddle.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingpoaching

Equipment Needed

griddleblenderskillettortilla press

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Mexican Bricklayer's Eggs
Local Name: Huevos Al Albañil

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