Machaca con Huevo

Shredded dried beef scrambled with eggs, tomato, chili, and onion, a hearty Norteño ranch breakfast.

Ingredients

• 1 kg black beans
• 2 cups white rice
• 2 tbsp rehydrated dried chilies
• a pinch of ground cinnamon
• 3 tbsp lard
• a generous handful of ripe tomatoes
• a handful of fresh epazote, chopped
• pickled red onions, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather and prep the white rice and cured chorizo, measuring everything out so it is ready to go.

2. 2

   Heat neutral vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat until warm but not smoking.

3. 3

   Add the minced garlic and avocado, cooking gently until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in the cured chorizo, season with ground cumin, and cook until just done, about 15 mins.

5. 5

   Warm the white rice alongside, turning once, until heated through and lightly toasted.

6. 6

   Plate the white rice and spoon the cooked mixture over the top.

7. 7

   Drizzle with salsa verde and finish with a sprinkle of epazote.

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