People who know me well, know that I’m a stickler for authentic Mexican food. I don’t love Tex Mex although if it’s tasty enough, I’ll eat it! But real Mexican food is so very different from what we Americans have come to know as “Mexican.” Knowing that I love my tortillas fresh (I’ve been known to make them from scratch for certain dishes) and that I can tell the difference between jarred salsa and authentic, someone sent me this recipe and asked if this is the real deal.
Huevos Rancheros. . .or country-style eggs is a filling dish that used to be traditionally served on farms as a heavier mid-morning meal when the farmers come in for a break. I say ‘used to’ because I think everyone enjoys a good huevos rancheros. It is traditionally served with lightly fried tortillas and refried beans, as well as rice and peccadillo. So in answer to my friend’s question, no, this is not quite authentic. On the other hand, I think it’s close enough to satisfy the food critic in me and yet still make my family happy with the addition of cheese and bacon.
You Will Need:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 cup refried beans with green chilies
1 teaspoon butter
4 eggs
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup salsa (optional)
Directions:
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas one at a time until firm, but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain grease. (Hint: You can also do this in the oven and skip the oil.)
Meanwhile, combine the refried beans and butter in a microwave-safe dish. Cover, and cook in the microwave until heated through. When tortillas are done, fry eggs
over easy in the skillet. Add more oil if the tortillas have absorbed it all.
Place tortillas onto plates, and spread a layer of beans on them. Top with a fried egg, crumbled bacon, cheese and if desired, salsa.
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