Dinner for 2
Mexican Scrambled Eggs
Cook onion, serrano pepper, and tomatoes, then fold in firm scrambled eggs and serve with beans, chips, cheese, and tortillas.
$11.25for 4 servings
$2.81 per serving$11.25 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.1 lb | $0.13Typical price |
| Jalapeno peppers$0.25 each typical | 1 | $0.25Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.24Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Refried beans$0.10/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.85Typical price |
| Tortilla chips$0.22/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.22Typical price |
| Blue cheese, brie, queso fresco, paneer$0.80/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.62 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup white onion
- 1 serrano pepper
- 2 plum tomato
- 4 eggs
- salt to taste (optional)
- 1 cup refried beans
- tortilla chips
- queso fresco
- 4 warm corn tortillas
Steps
- Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the onion and serrano pepper for 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and cook for 4 minutes, stirring often.
- Beat the eggs with salt, pour them into the skillet, and stir until firm, about 4 minutes.
- Heat the refried beans with 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan for 3 minutes.
- Serve the eggs with the beans, tortilla chips, queso fresco, and warm corn tortillas.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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