Huevos Rancheros

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2002

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 45 min

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Ingredients

Ranchero Sauce:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped white onions
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup chopped tomatoes and their juice
1 cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 large corn tortillas
1/2 cup warm refried beans
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 large eggs
1 1/2 cups pepper Jack

Directions

To make the Ranchero Sauce, in a medium pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and bell peppers, and cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes. Add the cumin, salt, cayenne, jalapeno, and garlic, and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and their juices and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the stock and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the cilantro. Adjust the seasoning, to taste, and cover to keep warm.

In a large skillet, heat 1/2 teaspoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 tortilla and cook until warmed through and just starting to brown about 30 seconds. Turn and cook on the second side. Remove, cover to keep warm, and repeat with the remaining oil and tortillas.

In 2 medium skillets, melt 1 tablespoon of butter each, over medium-high heat. Break 4 eggs into each skillet and fry until beginning to set, about 1 minute. Sprinkle the eggs with the cheese and cover to finish cooking, about 1 1/2 minutes.

Place 1 warm tortilla on each of 4 plates and spread each with 2 tablespoons of warm refried beans. Place 2 eggs on top of each tortilla and top with the warm Ranchero Sauce. Serve immediately.

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recipe Huevos Rancheros
J mathews, NC 10-18-2009
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Sunday Morning Standard
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My wife has me make this every sunday Morning...... I don't mind. YUM!!!
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German Twentynine Palms, CA 09-11-2009
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typical
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

huevos ala tostada
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chase anytown, AZ 05-08-2009
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Fantastic, flavorful and a family favorite!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Although this recipe is a bit time consuming to prepare for (best done the night before) the payoff is well worth the prep. ... This dish will be devoured by anybody in the vicinity; a classic recipe that is a must try. You WILL fall in love with this one...we did and so has everyone we have cooked it for, EVERYONE. Cheers Read more
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Lori Glendora, CA 03-21-2009
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My favorite breakfast!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I live in Southern California so I have a lot of opportunity to try this dish at authentic Mexican restaurants and everyone... does them a little different so I am always on the lookout for my favorite dish. I must say that Emeril did it and found my favorite recipe! A simple and easy dish I will make over and over! Read more
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dawn spring, TX 03-20-2009
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Emeril is the S#!t!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have been looking around for a ranchero sauce I could put on top of my husband's steaks just like we get at the Mexican... restaurants here in Texas! I substituted the chicken broth for a 1 1/4 cup of tomato sauce and about 1/2 cup of water. Delicioso! Everything else for the sauce I followed the same! My father in law which is an authentic mexican said it is better than the restaurants! Emeril, as always, you are an awesome chef! I know I can always trust anything made by Emeril!Read more
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Ted Palm coast, FL 10-26-2008
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Pure greatness
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

When i got back from my vacation this year, i had made a promise to a friend to actually start cooking. So the first recipe i... had to try was this one. I've been obsessed with Huevos rancheros since i had one as a kid. this isn't the same one, but it is definatly a great recipe. Personally, though, i had to use more refried beans. ;)Read more