1. A Mexican dish of shredded or finely chopped meat (usually beef) that is cooked with onions and chiles, typically served for breakfast with tortillas.
Usage: Spanish origin; regional/culinary; plural form; singular is 'machaca'

Examples

• We ordered machacas and eggs for breakfast at the Mexican restaurant.
• The machacas were seasoned with jalapeños and served with warm flour tortillas.
• She learned to make machacas from her grandmother's traditional recipe.
• The diner's machacas special included refried beans and rice on the side.