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Huevos Ahogados ( Mexican Shakshuka)

Huevos Ahogados (Mexican Shakshuka)

Huevos ahogados, or Mexican Shakshuka, is a dish of eggs braised in a simple homemade salsa. This recipe for huevos ahogados is easy, delicious, and comes together in minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-2 jalapeno peppers seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 15 oz can diced fire roasted tomatoes
  • 4 large eggs
  • kosher salt
  • ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and jalapeno to the pan, cook for 5-6 minutes or until soft and fragrant.
  • Add in the cumin and smoked paprika and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the fire roasted tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes .
  • Using the back of a spoon create 4 wells in the tomato mixture and place an egg in each well. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover the skillet and cook for 7-10 minute or until the eggs are cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Garnish with with cilantro and queso fresco if desired. Serve with corn tortillas, tortilla chips or crusty bread.
Keyword 30 minutes or less, brunch recipes, egg recipes

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