Mexican Style Scrambled Eggs
Huevo a la Mexicana is an egg dish served throughout Mexico for breakfast in homes and restaurants. Any dish in Mexico that has “a la Mexicana” in the name will always be prepared with tomato, onion and serrano chile just as this one is. The name of this dish roughly translates as “Mexican style egg.” It is delicious, inexpensive, healthy and simple to prepare. We make it at least once a week. Give it a try!
Refried beans are are typically served on the side. Black beans or pinto beans are good options. Although not in the photo, you should have two or three warm corn tortillas for each person.
This is an especially good dish if you happened to have a few too many tequilas or cervezas the night before. It will pick you right up. Actually, any dish with chile in it is a good pick-me-up when you have a hangover, but, that is an explanation for another post. :)
How to Prepare
Start by gathering all of the ingredients. The ingredients shown will make two generous servings. If you cook Mexican food frequently will already have the ingredients on hand. Serrano chiles are normally used to prepare this dish but you can substitute jalapeño chiles which are milder and get great results. Cilantro and garlic are regional variations in this recipe.
Chop the onion, tomato, serrano chile, garlic and cilantro.
Heat a non-stick pan to medium. Add the cooking oil and then add the onion. Cook for 1 minute. Stir the mixture each time you add an ingredient.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add the serrano chile.
Cook for 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes.
Cook for 2 minutes.
Add the cilantro
Crack four large eggs into a bowl and season with a pinch of salt.
Beat the eggs lightly with a fork.
Pour the beaten eggs into your pan with the vegetables.
Allow the eggs to set lightly which will take about two minutes.
After the eggs are lightly set, stir the eggs gently until they are just cooked through. Be careful not to let the vegetables or eggs brown which really detracts from the dish.
How to Serve
Serve the eggs immediately with some refried beans and warm corn tortillas. Many people like to add a few spoonfuls of salsa to their eggs. This Mexican salsa complements the dish very well.
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Huevo a la Mexicana
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Yield 2 servings
Recipe for huevo a la Mexicana, a classic Mexican breakfast dish prepared with scrambled eggs, tomato, onion and serrano chile. It is enjoyed throughout the country.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2 small Roma tomatoes
- 1 serrano chile
- 1/4 white onion
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 sprig of cilantro
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup of refried beans
- 6 tortilla chips
- 6 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Chop the onion into 1/4 inch pieces.
- Quarter the tomatoes and remove the seeds.
- Chop the tomatoes into 1/4 inch pieces.
- Finely chop the garlic.
- Remove the stem, seeds and veins for the serrano chile.
- Finely chop the serrano chile.
- Heat a non-stick pan to medium and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.
- Add the chopped onion and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the finely chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the finely chopped serrano chile and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chopped tomato and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the chopped cilantro and a pinch of salt.
- Crack 4 large eggs into a bowl.
- Beat the eggs with a fork.
- Add the beaten eggs to the pan with the cooked vegetables.
- Let the eggs cook for about 2 minutes until they are lightly set.
- Stir the egg mixture gently until the eggs are just cooked.
- Adjust the salt to taste.
- Serve with refried beans on the side.
- Garnish the beans with 3 tortilla chips.
Notes
Notes
If your eggs are very small prepare with 5 eggs instead of 4. Do not allow the vegetables or the eggs to brown. A non-stick pan works best.If you want the dish to be hotter, add 1 extra serrano chile to the recipe. If you want it to be blazing hot, add 2. You can omit the cilantro and garlic if you choose. You will still have authentic huevo a la Mexicana.
Substitutions
You can substitute jalapeño chiles for the serranos. The dish won't be quite as hot with jalapeños but still tasty.
Don't substitute yellow onions for the white onions. The flavor won't be right.
Courses Egg
Cuisine Mexican
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 292 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 15 g | 23% | |
Sodium 1341 mg | 56% | |
Total Carbohydrates 20 g | 7% | |
Sugars 4 g | ||
Protein 17 g | 34% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
GB says
After almost six months after pinning this recipe I finally was able to make them. I have to say, what a taste explosion in my mouth!!! These where fabulous! And going on my breakfast rotation. I used pickled jalapenos since that was all that I had on hand, and I sprinkled a little cheese on top before serving. Love. Love. Love these!
Douglas Cullen says
Glad you liked the recipe! The cheese is a nice touch to add some extra flavor. Cheers!
Lori says
So yummy. Made this for my And and myself. If u like Mexican food, this is a go to receipe
Lori says
Meant my son and I
Douglas Cullen says
Glad you enjoyed the recipe! Cheers!
Tricia says
Lovely simple tasty meal that I am sure I will use regularly. Do you have a recipe
for refried bean, that would be really good, I live in France and I am quite limited
in ingredients I can buy for Mexican recipes.
Thanks
oogabooga jones says
One whole serrano chili mixed w/ 4 eggs will blow your head off. back off and use 1 jalapeno!!–OJ