Huevos Rancheros

Ingredients

Ranchero Sauce

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 2 lbs fresh tomatoes, seeded and crushed

Eggs and Assembly

• 1 dozen egg
• 8 ounces monterey jack cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Ranchero sauce:

2. 2

   Cook the onion, bell pepper, garlic and salt in the olive oil in a skillet until the veggies are brown, stirring frequently.

3. 3

   Stir in the flour, chili powder, cumin, sugar and pepper.

4. 4

   Add the tomatoes and mix well.

5. 5

   Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Eggs:.

7. 7

   Preheat the oven to 350º.

8. 8

   Whisk the eggs in a bowl until blended.

9. 9

   Lightly scramble the eggs in a non-stick skillet and spoon into a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish.

10. 10

    Spoon the sauce over the eggs and sprinkle with cheese.

11. 11

    Bake for 25 minutes.