How to make "Machacado con huevo" or "shredded dry beef with scrambled eggs"

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make "Machacado con huevo" or "shredded dry beef with scrambled eggs"

"Machacado con Huevo" or "shredded dry beef with scrambled eggs" in English, is a typical dish from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon in northern Mexico, it was originated in a small town called Cienega de Flores, is located one hour of the city of Monterrey. This dish is one of the favorites of the "Regimontanos"

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

1 lb. dried beef (Jerky)
1 small onion finely minced
1 clove garlic mashed
1/2 teaspoon ground spices
1 tablespoon Chile powder
Dash of black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vinegar
4 tablespoons canned tomatoes
6 tablespoons fat (corn oil)

Step 1

Pound the beef well and shred, dried beef usually is known as Jerky beef here in the United States, so it would be a good choice for this dish. In hot fat (or corn oil) fry beef, onion, garlic, spices and vinegar.
Step 2

When meat is brown and onion is tender add well mashed tomatoes. Cook until almost all of the tomato juice has been cooked away.
Step 3

Break in 3 eggs, stir gently and serve while hot.Machaca is best served with flour tortillas you can find it at the grocery store. Heat tortillas on a grill or oven open burner. They may be filled with Machaca and rolled, or used as a spoon in traditional Mexican manner.
Refried beans, Spanish rice and a tossed green salad complete the menu.