Mexican-style eggs, or Huevos a la Mexicana, are the perfect alternative to plain scrambled eggs. Adding Tomatoes, Onions, and Jalapeño creates a ton of fresh flavor and a pop of Mexican Flag color to the presentation. If you're looking for creative ways to serve these eggs, they'd be great in this Brioche Breakfast Sandwich!
Pair these Mexican Scrambled Eggs with refried beans and warm corn tortillas for a complete breakfast.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This recipe is super easy to make and a perfect way to add flavor and color compared to American scrambled eggs. They are perfect alone but also great in a breakfast burrito or taco.
If you want to elevate these scrambled eggs to the next level, try adding a little bit of this Carnitas Seasoning Mix!
Ingredients
- Eggs - I prefer to use organic cage-free eggs. If you can get your hands on truly fresh eggs, that's even better!
- Tomato - I like to use Better Boy Tomatoes. The flavor is always more full than any of its counterparts.
- Onion - Just a simple white onion is all you'll need.
- Jalapeño - If you don't want your Mexican eggs to be very spicy, remove all the seeds from the Jalapeño. On the flip side, if you want more spice, then leave them in.
- Kosher Salt - A little salt and pepper in the eggs to taste is all you need.
- Black Pepper
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Step-by-Step Instructions
For this Mexican Egg Recipe, you'll want to begin by preheating a 12" cast Iron Skillet over medium-low heat.
While the skillet is heating, dice the Onion, Tomato, and Jalapeño, and add about ¼ cup of olive oil to the skillet.
Next, add the diced jalapeño and Onion to the skillet and sauté them for a few minutes or until they begin to soften and become fragrant.
Add the diced tomato and continue to sauté for another minute or two.
While the veggies are sautéing, lightly beat the eggs. If you'd like to add a little milk, butter, or cream, feel free to do so. This can help make the eggs fluffier.
Turn the heat down to low and add the eggs to the skillet.
Allow the bottom of the eggs to set, and then begin to lightly fold all ingredients together until the eggs have fully cooked through.
Expert Tips
- Traditionally, Mexican eggs are served with refried beans and warm corn tortillas. Which I must say is a fantastic breakfast.
- Grab some giant flour burrito tortillas, chorizo, bacon, or ground breakfast sausage. Add some cheese and your favorite hot sauce.
Recipe FAQs
Mexican-style eggs are scrambled eggs cooked with onions, tomatoes, and peppers.
Huevos Rancheros is served with fried eggs, crispy fried corn tortillas, and covered in salsa, whereas huevos a la Mexicana has the tomato, onion, and peppers cooked into scrambled eggs.
A traditional Mexican breakfast normally consists of eggs, beans, tortillas, and chorizo for the meat.
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📖 Recipe
MEXICAN EGGS: Huevos a la Mexicana
Ingredients
- ¼ Cup Olive Oil
- ½ White Onion - diced
- 1 Jalapeño - diced (Optional: seeded for less heat)
- 1 Medium Better Boy Tomato - diced
- 6 Eggs - beaten
- Kosher Salt and Black Pepper to taste
- Milk, Cream, or Butter for the eggs (Optional)
Instructions
- Begin by preheating a 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet over medium-low heat.
- Dice the Onion, tomato, and jalapeño.
- Add about ¼ cup of olive oil to the skillet.
- Add the diced Jalapeño and Onion to the skillet and sauté for a few minutes or until they soften and become fragrant.
- Add the diced tomato and continue to sauté for just another minute or two.
- Lightly beat the eggs. Add a little milk, butter, or cream if you prefer.
- Turn the heat down to low and add the eggs to the skillet.
- Allow the bottom of the eggs to set, and then begin to lightly fold all ingredients together until the eggs have fully cooked through.
- Serve Hot, and Enjoy!
Notes
- Traditionally, Mexican eggs are served with refried beans and warm corn tortillas. Which I must say is a fantastic breakfast.
- Grab some giant flour burrito tortillas, chorizo, bacon, or ground breakfast sausage. Add some cheese and your favorite hot sauce.
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