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Mexican Breakfast

Cultural Context

Mexican breakfast is a vibrant and hearty meal, often featuring a variety of flavors and textures. Traditionally enjoyed on weekends or special occasions, it reflects the importance of family and community in Mexican culture. Common elements include eggs, tortillas, and beans, with regional variations across the country. Today, Mexican breakfast has gained popularity worldwide, inspiring brunch menus and home cooks alike.

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30 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
2 eggs
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 can (53 oz) Bush's best pinto beans
1 small onion
1 cerano chili pepper
a couple cloves of garlic
a couple tomatoes
salt
granulated garlic
cracked black pepper
homemade salsa
bacon
tortillas

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

refried beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are lower in calories and high in fiber.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

1

Make the tortillas from scratch using the tuck and turn method for the dough balls.

2

Let the dough balls rest for 15 minutes before rolling them out.

3

Cook bacon in a skillet and bake additional bacon at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until crispy.

4

Sauté diced onion in rendered bacon fat until translucent.

5

Add canned pinto beans to the sautéed onion and heat them up.

6

Season the beans with granulated garlic, cracked black pepper, and salt to taste.

7

Make homemade salsa by boiling tomatoes, onion, cerano chili, and garlic, then blending them together with salt to taste.

8

Mash the heated pinto beans and mix in a couple spoons of the homemade salsa and a cup of water.

9

Fry 2 eggs in a tablespoon of butter until cooked to preference (over well).

10

Assemble the plate with eggs, refried beans, warm tortillas, bacon, and homemade salsa.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingscramblinggrilling

Equipment Needed

skilletbaking sheetrackpotblenderserving plate

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairyeggs

Also Known As

Desayuno MexicanoMexican Brunch
Local Name: Desayuno Mexicano

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