Ingredients
10 servings
- •2 cups oil for frying
- •30 (6 inch) corn tortillas, torn into strips
- •0.25 cup chopped onion
- •6 eggs, lightly beaten
- •2 teaspoons salt
- •1 (7.75 ounce) can Mexican style hot tomato sauce
- •0.5 cup water
- •0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry tortillas and onion in hot oil until crisp and golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Drain the skillet, leaving only a thin residue of oil.
- Place the skillet over medium heat. Return fried tortillas and onion to the skillet and stir in beaten eggs; season with salt. Cook and stir until eggs are firm.
- Stir in tomato sauce and water. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and continue cooking until cheese is melted.
Nutritional Facts
Per 10 servings
- Calories: 279
- Carbohydrate: 36g
- Fat: 11g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Sugar: 2g