Machaca con huevo – dried shredded beef with eggs

Ingredients for 4 portions

• 2 tbspRapeseed oil
• ½Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2Serrano chiles, finely chopped
• 2Tomatoes, diced
• 150 gMachaca (dried shredded beef)
• 8Eggs
• to tasteSalt

On the side

• 450 gRefried beans, 1 can
• 8Tortillas

Method

1. Finely chop the onion and chillies and dice the tomatoes.
2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and chilli for 3 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes, until softened.
4. Add the machaca, break it up with a spoon and fry for 3 minutes, stirring, until lightly browned.
5. Beat the eggs, pour them over the machaca and stir over a medium-low heat for 3–4 minutes, until set but still soft. Taste before adding salt, as the machaca is already salty.
6. Warm the refried beans with a splash of water in a small pan, and the flour tortillas in a dry frying pan.
7. Serve the machaca and eggs with the beans and warm tortillas, so everyone can fill their own.

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