Re: [CH] Huevos Rancheros and Mexicanos

green56 (green56@PioneerPlanet.infi.net)
Mon, 10 Jan 2000 20:45:18 -0600

Two more saved...  And damn if I'm not hungry...  Looking foward to this
weekend...  One o'these for breakfast, and I think maybe some oyster-y pasta for
dinner...

It amazes me we all don't weight 3 tons each!

green

Judy Howle wrote:

> Here's a recipe I had in my collection, plus another good one.
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
>                              HUEVOS RANCHEROS
>
> Recipe By     :
> Serving Size  : 6     Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories    : Breakfast                       Main Dish
>                 Meats                           Mexican
>
>   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> --------  ------------  --------------------------------
>   8             ounces  Chorizo Sausage -- Bulk
>                         Vegetable Oil
>   6                     Corn Tortillas --
>   1 1/4           cups  Casera Sauce; Warm -- **
>   6                     Eggs; Large -- Fried
>   1 1/2           cups  Cheddar Cheese -- Shredded
>
> Cook and stir the sausage until done; drain and set aside. Heat 1/8-inch of
> oil in an 8-inch skillet over medium heat just until hot. Cook the
> tortillas, one at a time, in the oil until crisp, about 1 minute each; drain
> on paper towels.  Spread each tortilla with 1 Tbls of the warm Casera Sauce,
> 1/4 cup of the sausage, another Tbls of sauce and 1/4 cup of the cheese and
> serve hot after repeating the same process on the other 5 tortillas.
>
>                     * Exported from MasterCook *
>
>                                Casera Sauce
>
> Recipe By     :
> Serving Size  : 4     Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories    : Mexican                         Sauces
>                 Tomatoes                        Vegetables
>
>   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> --------  ------------  --------------------------------
>   1 1/2           cups  Tomatoes -- Finely Chopped
>      1/2           cup  Onion -- Chopped
>   1               each  Clove Garlic -- Finely Chopped
>   1               each  Jalapeno Chile; Canned -- *
>      1/2      teaspoon  Jalapeno Chile Liquid
>   1         tablespoon  Cilantro; Fresh -- Snipped Fine
>   1         tablespoon  Lemon Juice
>      1/2      teaspoon  Oregano Leaves -- Dried
>   1 1/2      teaspoons  Vegetable Oil
>
> *  Jalapeno Chile should be seeded and finely chopped.
> ~---------------------------------------------------------------------
> ~-- Mix all ingredients in glass or plastic bowl.  Cover and refrigerate up
> to 7 days.
> Makes about 2 cups of sauce.
>
> This is not the same but is excellent!
>
>  HUEVOS MEXICANOS
>  (Mexican-style Eggs)
>
> 2 Tbsp. chopped onion
> 2 cloves garlic
> 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
> 4 whole cloves
> 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
> 4 Tbsp. water
>
> 1/2 cup oil, divided
> 1-1/2 cups chopped tomatoes (can use fresh, frozen or canned, drained well)
> 1/2 cup tomato sauce
> 1/4 cup chopped green chiles (add some jalapenos for more heat if desired)
> 1 tsp. salt
> 4 corn tortillas
> 2 eggs  (scrambled or fried)
> 4 Tbsp. refried beans
> 4 Tbsp. diced ham
> Grated cheddar or Jack cheese
>
>  In a blender, puree the first 6 ingredients.  Strain.  Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in
> a small saucepan, add the puree and stir for one minute.  Add tomato,
> chiles, tomato sauce and salt and cook for 5 minutes.
>  Heat the remaining oil in a small skillet.  Fry each tortilla for 30
> seconds, turning if necessary.  Pour off most the oil, add eggs and fry or
> scramble until set.
>  Place a tortilla on a plate.  Spread with half the beans and place eggs on
> top.  Cover with the other tortilla, spoon the tomato salsa on top and
> garnish with ham and cheese.  Repeat to make 2 servings.
> (Note: Recipe can be doubled to serve 4.)
>
> Judy Howle
> Flavors of the South
> http://www.ebicom.net/~howle
>
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