Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 lb

mini sweet peppers

stems removed, roasted, sliced

6 unit

serano chiles

stems removed, roasted, sliced

1 unit

onion

sliced

12 unit

eggs

beaten

1 tsp

salt

2 tbsp

oil

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~2 min

Cut stems off all peppers and chiles.

Step 3
~2 min

Place peppers and chiles on a cookie sheet.

Step 4
~2 min

Roast in the oven for approximately 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skins start to bubble and char.

Step 5
~2 min

Remove from oven and allow to cool for easy handling.

Step 6
~2 min

Slice each pepper and chile lengthwise in half, then in half again, resulting in 4 slices per pepper/chile.

Step 7
~2 min

Slice the onion in half, peel it, and then slice it thinly.

Step 8
~2 min

Beat the eggs in a bowl and set aside.

Step 9
~2 min

Heat oil in a fry pan over medium heat.

Step 10
~2 min

Add onion and cook until almost transparent.

Step 11
~2 min

Add the chiles and peppers to the pan.

Step 12
~2 min

Cook together for about 4 minutes.

Step 13
~2 min

Pour the beaten eggs into the pan.

Step 14
~2 min

Add salt to taste.

Step 15
~2 min

Continue cooking, mixing the ingredients together until the eggs are cooked through.

Step 16
~2 min

Cook eggs to desired doneness, optionally browning slightly for a grilled flavor.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier dish, use more serano chiles.

Add cheese for extra flavor.

Serve with warm tortillas.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Peppers and onions can be roasted ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with warm tortillas, refried beans, and rice.

Top with sour cream or Mexican crema.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Refried Beans
Mexican Rice

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Common breakfast and lunch dish in Mexican cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Brunch
Weeknight Dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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