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Aporreadillo Michoacano

Cultural Context

Aporreadillo Michoacano hails from the state of Michoacán in Mexico, where it is a beloved comfort food. Traditionally made with leftover tortillas and eggs, it reflects the resourcefulness of Mexican cuisine. The dish is often enjoyed for breakfast or dinner, showcasing the use of simple, hearty ingredients that come together in a flavorful scramble. Today, variations can be found across Mexico and in Mexican communities worldwide, adapting to local tastes and ingredient availability.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
250 gramos carne seca
5 huevos
media cebolla
1 diente de ajo
4 tomates
4 tomatillos
8 chiles de árbol
media taza de agua
sal
comino
cooking oil

refried beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are lower in fat, while pinto beans can be made at home for less.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without fat, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and often cheaper.

1

Cut the dried meat into small pieces using kitchen scissors.

2

Heat a splash of oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

3

Add the dried meat pieces to the hot oil and mix with a spatula for a few minutes until browned.

4

Once browned, add half an onion sliced into julienne and sauté with the meat.

5

In a separate bowl, crack 5 eggs and beat them with salt to taste using a fork.

6

Return to the stove and carefully pour the beaten eggs over the browned meat and onion mixture, letting it sit for one minute.

7

After one minute, mix the eggs with the meat and onion until the eggs are fully cooked.

8

Prepare a comal by placing 4 halved tomatoes, a quarter onion, a peeled garlic clove, 4 tomatillos, and 8 chiles de árbol on it.

9

Toast the vegetables on the comal for a few minutes, turning them constantly until they are well roasted.

10

Remove the toasted vegetables from the comal and transfer them to a blender.

11

Add a pinch of cumin and half a cup of water to the blender with the vegetables, then blend until smooth.

12

Pour the blended sauce over the meat and egg mixture in the saucepan and mix well.

13

Allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes until heated through.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingscrambling

Equipment Needed

cacerolaspatulakitchen scissorsblendercomal

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairyegg

Also Known As

AporreadilloMichoacan Style Aporreadillo
Local Name: Aporreadillo Michoacano

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