Fatboy's Recipes
Burritos Rancheros
Burritos Rancheros Okay, so it's really an egg burrito.  But doesn't "Burritos Rancheros" sound much more enticing and exciting.
Ingredients

The Ranchero Sauce

  • 2 to 4 tablespoons olive oil or olive oil spray
  • 2 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium-size onions, minced
  • 1 large green pepper, minced
  • 1/2 cup minced green onions
  • 4 to 8 green chilies (canned), de-veined and seeded
  • 4 to 6 dried pasilla chilies, re-hydrated, stemmed, seeded and chopped
  • 2 cups peeled tomatoes, fresh or canned
  • Salt
  • Pinch of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bunch cilantro, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, or more
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup beer

The Beans

  • 1 pound cooked black beans, canned or homemade
  • 1 cup grated jack cheese
  • 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, or more
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, or more
  • 1/2 cup minced green onions

Optional

  • 16 to 20 large or jumbo eggs or egg substitute
Cooking Instructions

The Ranchero Sauce

  • In a skillet add the oil or spray and heat. Sauté the onions, garlic, and green pepper until tender.
  • Add the green onions, cilantro, tomatoes, chilies, vinegar, beer, and seasonings. Let this simmer for 5 minutes and correct the seasonings.
  • Keep warm until ready to use.

The Beans

  • Combine all of the above ingredients in a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Taste and adjust the seasonings.

The Eggs (optional)

  • About 16 to 20 jumbo eggs or egg substitute, lightly scrambled.

Flour Tortillas To Assemble

  • Place some of the bean mixture and scrambled eggs (optional) in the center of a tortilla. Fold up burrito-style (like an envelope) and place in an oiled baking/serving pan. Instead of preparing this burrito-style, it can be layered lasagna-style. Repeat until all of the filling is used up.
  • Top with the Ranchero Sauce and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven until hot, about 30 minutes.
Comments Fast and Flashy: Can prepare up to 2 days in advance and refrigerate, or freeze for up to 3 months.  Garnish each burrito with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of minced green onions, cilantro, and/or radishes.