Mexican Scotch Eggs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Preheat fryer to 325 degrees.
3. Combine the ground beef together with 3 TB of El Jefe seasoning and mix well until the seasoning in well incorporated and the meat becomes tacky.
4. Portion the meat into 6 equal balls.
5. Gently flatten the meat into an oval and place a hard-boiled egg in the center.
6. Wrap the meat around the egg and seal any openings. Repeat with the remaining eggs.

7. Set up a breading station.

   A. 1 Cup of flour with 1 TB of El Jefe Rub

   B. Beaten eggs

   C. Panko Breadcrumbs

8. Bread the eggs by dredging them in flour, coating in egg wash and then finally breading in panko breadcrumbs.
9. Repeat with the remaining eggs.
10. Fry the eggs for 4-5 minutes until the breading is golden brown.
11. Remove from the fryer and place on a rack lined tray.
12. Place in the oven for 10-15 minutes until the internal temperature of the eggs reaches 155 degrees.
13. Remove from the oven to rest for 10 minutes while you make the sauce.
14. Combine the ranch and El Jefe sauce and stir until well combined.
15. Serve the eggs, cut in half with a drizzle of El Jefe ranch.
16. Enjoy!