MEXICAN HUEVOS RANCHEROS

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This is only one version of this versatile egg dish. It is available on any and every Mexican breakfast menu. I like to use cilantro and serve the eggs with fresh salsa on the side and refried beans.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, drained, cut up
1 (4 ounce) can whole green chilies, drained, seeded, chopped
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1/2 teaspoon cumin or 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
4 eggs
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Heat oven 350°F.
  • Fry tortillas (one at a time) in the oil for about 20 seconds or until heated through but not crisp.
  • Cut tortillas in half and set aside.
  • In the same skillet cook the onion & garlic until tender.
  • Add tomatoes & green chilies.
  • Bring to boil and simmer uncovered for 15 min to blend the flavors.
  • Combine cornstarch, water& cumin (cilantro).
  • Stir into the tomato mixture.
  • Stir until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
  • Pour into an 8-inch baking dish.
  • Stand the tortilla halves around the inside edge of the dish.
  • Make 4 wells in the tomato mixture and break an egg into each well.
  • Bake until the eggs are set but not hard.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and return to the oven for 1 minute or until the cheese has melted.

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