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Crispy Beef Chilaquiles

Crispy tortilla chips tossed with seasoned ground beef and charred in a cast iron skillet, then smothered in warm salsa verde and topped with a runny egg. TikTok-easy dinner that looks messy and tastes incredible.

Total time
28 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
28g
Crispy Beef Chilaquiles
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add ground beef, breaking up with a spoon as it browns, until no pink remains, about 6 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add diced onion and jalapeño, stir for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. Step 4

    Pour in salsa verde and stir. Add tortilla chips and toss quickly until chips are coated but still have some crunch, about 2 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Push chips to the edges, crack both eggs into the center, cover, and cook until whites set but yolks jiggle, about 3 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Top with cotija cheese and squeeze lime over everything. Serve immediately straight from the skillet.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • tongs

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