Huevos Rancheros (Mexican Eggs) – Oracibo

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried black beans, soaked overnight, or used drained, rinsed tinned beans
• 4 Tbsp., approximately, EVOO
• 1 small onion, chopped fine
• ½ bay leaf
• ½ tsp. oregano (Mexican if you have it)
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp. minced jalapeno pepper
• 1 small tomato, quartered
• ¼ tsp. ground cumin
• Chicken broth & water to cover the beans
• 1 large egg per person
• 2 small corn tortillas per person
• 1 250 gram container salsa, or homemade (see below)
• 6 Tbsp. diced lightly fried smoked chorizo (optional)
• 6 – 8 Tbsp. Grated Monterey Jack cheese or cheddar
• 3 – 4 Tbsp. cilantro, coarsely chopped