Huevos con cecina (eggs with dried beef)

2 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
ounceBeef, dried
1tablespoonButter, unsalted
½teaspoonChile, pequin; crumbled
1eachOnions; finely chopped
Salt
Pepper, black
4eachesEggs
2tablespoonsHeavy cream

Directions

Pour boiling water over the dried beef; drain and chop coarsely.

Heat the butter in skillet, saute onion until limp. Add beef and chiles, cook gently for 2-3 minutes.

Beat the eggs with the cream and scramble them into the beef mixture over moderately low heat. Stir, with a wooden spoon, slowly and constantly, to reach the entire surface of the pan, until the eggs are set, about 3-4 minutes. Serve immediately.