Poached Huevos Rancheros

Name: Poached Huevos Rancheros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, undrained; 2 to 4 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeno pepper; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 6 large eggs; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; Flour tortillas, warmed, optional

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Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Olga Koetting, Terre Haute, Indiana

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Updated on Feb. 10, 2022

I like to spice things up with tempting whole eggs poached in a zesty tomato sauce. This southwestern fare is perfect for brunch. —Olga Koetting, Terre Haute, Indiana

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Poached Huevos Rancheros

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Yield:6 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:25 min

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Ingredients

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, undrained
2 to 4 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeno pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 large eggs
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Flour tortillas, warmed, optional

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Directions

1
In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute onion, green pepper and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in tomatoes, jalapeno and seasonings; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Make 6 indentations in the tomato mixture with a spoon. Break an egg into each indentations.

2
Cover and cook on low heat until eggs are set, 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook until melted, about 1 minute longer. If desired, serve with tortillas.