Huevos Motuleños

This is the kind of breakfast that makes you want to linger at the table a little longer. Born in the town of Motul in Yucatán, this dish is a colourful, flavour-packed way Mexicans love to start the day—especially on weekends or when guests are over. Crispy tostadas, creamy beans, fried eggs & a rich tomato salsa with bacon, ham & peas… it’s a whole fiesta on a plate. You’ll find it in homes, mercados & roadside eateries across the region, always served with pride and a good dose of cariño.
SPICINESS
SERVES
4
COOKING TIME
45 min
Ingredients
- 1 pack La Tortillería Tortillas
- 6 tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 4 habanero chillies
- 150 g bacon
- 150 g ham
- 100 g green peas
- 8 eggs
- 250 g refried black beans
- Oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions
- Cut the onion, tomato, bacon & ham into cubes.
- Heat a bit of oil in a frying pan & add the refried beans, stirring well until well mixed.
- In another pot, fry the bacon & ham until they begin to release some juice.
- Once the bacon & ham have a bit of juice in the pot, add the cubed onion.
- When the onion softens, chuck in the tomato, along with a teaspoon of salt & a pinch of pepper. Stir it all together & let it simmer on medium-low heat to reduce the salsa.
- Add the habaneros & cook them until they start to change colour. Be careful not to let them burst, or you’ll end up with a super spicy salsa.
- When the chillies are cooked & the sauce has thickened a bit, add the green peas & let it cook for another 5-10 minutes.
- Make tostadas by frying the tortillas or popping them in the sandwich press – whatever you prefer.
- Pan-fry the eggs individually to your liking.
- Add a layer of beans on a tostada & two eggs on top. Place a second tostada with beans facing down. Then pour your chunky tomato salsa over the top & place one habanero chilli on top for extra heat.
¡Buen provecho!
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