Best Easy Huevos con Tasajo Recipe

Scrambled eggs paired with thin-cut Oaxacan dried beef create a protein-packed breakfast. This high protein, keto-friendly, carnivore dish is a fresh, family-friendly morning meal.

Cook 19 min Difficulty NORMAL 340 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • Tasajo (thin-cut Oaxacan beef steak) 12 oz
  • Large eggs 6 pieces
  • White onion 0.5 pieces
  • Roma tomato 1 pieces
Seasonings/Sauce
  • Olive oil 1.5 tbsp
  • Salt 0.5 tsp
  • Black pepper 0.25 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 3 g 4%
Protein 28 g 33%
Fat 23 g 63%
Serving size 190g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Pat the tasajo dry and cut into large bite-sized strips. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  2. 2

    Sear the tasajo strips for 1-2 minutes per side, just until browned and fragrant but still juicy. Remove from the pan and keep warm.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to medium. In the same pan, add 0.5 tbsp olive oil, then sauté the finely diced onion for 2 minutes until soft. Add the diced roma tomato and cook 2 more minutes to release juices.

  4. 4

    Beat the eggs in a bowl with salt and pepper. Lower heat to medium-low. Pour eggs over the sautéed onion and tomato.

  5. 5

    Gently scramble eggs, stirring constantly, until just set and still slightly creamy (about 2–3 minutes). Immediately return the seared tasajo to the pan, tossing with the eggs for 30 seconds to combine and gently warm through. Serve hot.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
Tasajo, the thin-cut Oaxacan dried beef, is the centerpiece of this recipe. It delivers savory, umami flavor and a rich, meaty texture that defines the dish's unique character. Combined with eggs, tasajo transforms a simple scramble into a protein-packed, authentic Mexican breakfast.
Q. How should I control the heat when cooking the tasajo and eggs?
Begin by searing tasajo over medium-high heat for quick browning without overcooking. After removing the meat, lower the heat to medium to gently sauté onions and tomato, and further reduce to medium-low before adding eggs. This staged temperature control ensures juicy beef and custardy, softly set eggs.
Q. How do I avoid rubbery eggs or tough beef in Huevos con Tasajo?
To keep tasajo tender, avoid overcooking—just a brief sear is enough. For eggs, constant stirring over medium-low heat helps achieve a creamy texture, preventing dryness. Combine the tasajo with eggs only at the end to maintain optimal texture for both.
Q. What is the nutritional breakdown per serving for this dish?
Each 190g serving contains about 340 kcal, with 3g of carbohydrates (4% of calories), 28g protein (33%), and 23g fat (63%), making it high in protein and suitable for keto and carnivore-style meal plans.
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