December 1, 2020
Huevos Rancheros
Tangy, peppery, spicy and bright, this slow cooked sauce pairs well with rich and salty bacon and eggs cooked over easy. It is best made a day ahead so that the flavors have a chance to meld. Making the sauce ahead also means that the dish comes together quickly when you are ready to serve. Leftover sauce freezes well.
Servings: 8
Calories: 436kcal
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1/2 bunch green onions
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 2 bell peppers chopped
- 1 jalapeno minced
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 can tomato paste
- 1/4 cup brandy or wine, optional
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 ounce canned green chilis
- 2 bay leaves
To Assemble
- 1 pound bacon
- 16 eggs
- 8 keto-friendly tortillas such as the cauliflower thins at Trader Joes, optional
Instructions
Make the sauce a day or two ahead
- Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions, green onions, and celery. Sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the bell peppers and jalapeño and cook until soft, another 5-10 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, and chili powder and cook until fragrant, another minute more. Add the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with the brandy, if using and cook until little liquid remains. Add all the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 3 hours. Let cool and refrigerate overnight for best flavor.
The eggs, bacon, and assembly
- Reheat the sauce. While it is warming, cook the bacon. Adjust the oven racks so that you are using the middle position then turn the oven to 400ºF.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet (to catch the grease) with foil for easy clean up.
- Arrange the bacon slices in the pan so that they aren’t overlapping then bake at 400ºF for 5-7 minutes for thin cut bacon then rotate the sheet and cook another 5-7 minutes, until it is crisped and brown. You’ll want to cook for 8-12 minutes for thick cut bacon, then rotate and cook another 8-12 minutes.
- Use tongs or a fork to transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up any extra grease.
- Using grease from cooking the bacon, fry the eggs over easy.
- To assemble, put 2 tortillas, if using, on a plate and add bacon. Top with eggs and then sauce. Serve with a bit of fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Huevos Rancheros
Amount per Serving
Calories
436
% Daily Value*
Fat
33
g
51
%
Saturated Fat
11
g
69
%
Cholesterol
365
mg
122
%
Sodium
720
mg
31
%
Potassium
554
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
1706
IU
34
%
Vitamin C
54
mg
65
%
Calcium
103
mg
10
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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