Some traditional and some not so traditional Mexican foods I enjoy preparing for breakfast or brunch on Sunday. With a little planning and alot more time, my favorites would have to be a big bowl of pozole or menudo. But those I only prepare now and then or for special days. As I look as these recipes, I realize that you could really enjoy them anytime of the day and not just for breakfast. And you certainly don’t have to wait until Sunday to prepare any of these tasty recipes.
Huevos Rancheros with Steak
2 eggs
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
salt and pepper to taste
2 fried or baked corn tostadas
1/3 cup refried beans
4 oz. of thinly sliced (cooked) carne asada or sliced steak
1/3 cup or more salsa verde, warmed
1/3 cup or more red salsa de mesa, warmed
Diced chile peppers, optional
Directions
1. Heat butter in skillet to medium heat. Add eggs to skillet. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook until whites of eggs are set. I like my eggs runny, but you could cook them longer for a more firm egg yolk.
2. Place two corn tostadas onto serving plate. Add salsa verde to tostadas. Lay sliced steak on top then slide eggs on top of the steak. Top with red salsa de mesa and diced chiles. Serve with warm tortillas.
* I did not mention refried beans, but you could add some to the tostadas before topping with salsa.
**Got to the end of blog post to find the links to recipes for both salsa de mesa and salsa verde. To prepare baked tostadas, brush corn tortillas on both sides with oil. Sprinkle with salt and bake in preheated 395 degree oven for 17 to 19 minutes, turning halway through cooking time.
Grilled Skirt Steak. Click onto picture to see full recipe.
Chimichurri Cheese Omelette with Pico de Gallo. Although this is not a traditional Mexican breakfast, I serve it with warm tortillas. A gourmet wat to serve up breakfast tacos.
**Go to the end of the blog post to find link for Chimichurri recipe
Olive oil
1 serrano pepper, minced
2 tablespoons sweet or red onion, diced
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 large eggs
1 full tablespoon chimichurri
Spash of milk
1 to 2 oz of muenster cheese
Chunky pico de gallo or your favorite salsa
Pico de Gallo for one. One large roma tomato, diced. One serrano pepper, minced. One green onion, sliced. 1 -2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 tablespoon lime juice. Salt and pepper to taste.
Directions
1. Heat 8 inch nonstick pan to medium heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil, serrano and onions. Season lightly with salt and pepper and saute for 5 minutes.
2. Whisk eggs with chimichurri and milk. Set aside. Add 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter to pan. Once is melts, pour in the egg mixture and let it cook for 30 seconds.
3. Using a silicone spatula, move the eggs gently in and around the center without breaking them up too much. After a few minutes when eggs are mostly set, add some cheese down the center of eggs. Use the spatula to fold in the sides. Cover pan and let steam for a minute. Slide onto serving plate and garnish with salsa. Serve with crsusty bread.
Breakfast Empanadas ~Chorizo con Huevo
For Chorizo con Huevo
Olive oil
1/3 cup white onion, diced
1 jalapeño or serrano, minced
1/2 cup uncooked mexican chorizo
6 large eggs
My absolute favorite way to enjoy Chorizo con Huevo is with freshly rolled flour tortillas!!!
Basic Empanada Dough
3 1/4 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup pork lard or vegetable shortening
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
You will also need
2 cups shredded cheese, monterey jack, chihuahua or asadero
Directions
1. Preheat 2 tablespoons of olive oil to medium heat in a large skillet. Add the onions and jalapeño and saute for 5 minutes.Turn up the heat slightly and cook the chorizo another 5 to 6 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to crumble the chorizo as it cooks.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs together with 1/4 cup of milk or cream. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Pour into skillet with chorizo. Turn heat down and continue to cook, moving gently with spatula until eggs are set. Set aside.
3. For Dough: In a large bowl, sift all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Using your hand or a pastry cutter, cut the lard in until it broken down, set aside.
4. Whisk the eggs and milk together and gradually add them into the dry ingredients until dough forms. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knesd for 5 to 6 minutes, adding a little more flour to make a soft dough. Cover and chill for one hour. This dough will make 15 large empanadas or 30 small empanadas.
5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. On a lighlty floured suface, roll out dough balls to about 6 inches in diameter. Fill one hal with chorizo/egg mix, top with a little shredded cheese. Fold over and seal with a fork or pinch and roll up to seal. Transfer to baking sheets. Brush with milk or eggwash. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Finish under the broiler for a minute to brown the tops of the empanadas.
Tip~ For eggwash, simply whisk 1 egg with a splash of water. Towards the end of baking I like to broil the empanadas for a minute or less to brown the crust even more.
Salsa de Mesa . Click onto picture for full recipe. Either salsa recipe can be prepared with chile serrano or jalapeño instead of chile de arbol, if you prefer. Adjust to your heat level.
Salsa Verde. Click onto picture for full recipe.
Chimichurri. Click onto picture to see full recipe.
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