Tasty Carnitas Huevos Rancheros with Corn Tortillas

Tasty Carnitas Huevos Rancheros with Corn Tortillas

  • 1 Hour0 Prep
  • 2 Hours 10 Minutes Total
  • 8 Servings
  • 560 Calories per Serving
Enjoy our scrumptious carnitas huevos rancheros recipe, featuring flavorful carnitas on a corn tortilla, topped with a sprinkle of cheese and salsa verde. While this dish is inspired by the egg breakfast often eaten in rural Mexico, it's the perfect quick-fix meal that’s sure to please at any time of the day!

Ingredient List

  • 2 lb boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of fat, cut into 2 or 3 pieces
  • 1 box Mezco™ Carnitas Flavor Duo Sauce and Spice & Herb Blend
  • Water as called for on box
  • Vegetable oil
  • 8 corn tortillas (6 inch)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/2 cup refried beans, heated
  • 1 cup salsa verde (from 16-oz jar)
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese (4 oz)

Preparation

  1. Cook and shred pork as directed on box, using preferred cooking method.
  2. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1/8 inch oil over medium-high heat just until hot. Cook tortillas in oil, one at time, about 1 minute, turning over after 30 seconds, or until crisp; drain on paper towel-lined plate. Discard any remaining oil.
  3. Heat same skillet over medium heat. Working in two batches, heat 1 tablespoon oil, and break eggs, one at a time, into custard cup or small bowl; carefully slide 4 eggs into skillet. Cover; cook 2 minutes 30 seconds to 3 minutes or until whites and yolks are firm, not runny. Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 4 eggs.
  4. To serve, top each tortilla with 1 tablespoon refried beans. Using a slotted spoon, top each tortilla with about 1/2 cup of the carnitas mixture, a fried egg, salsa verde, avocado and cheese.

Tips

  • The carnitas can be made up to 2 days in advance for a quick weeknight meal.
  • Start to finish time for this recipe is based on using the pressure cooker to cook the carnitas. You also may use your oven or slow cooker as directed on the box.
  • Change it up! Try a fresh pico de gallo or red salsa in place of the salsa verde.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 38g 59%, Saturated Fat 11g 53%, Cholesterol 265mg 89%, Sodium 820mg 34%, Potassium 640mg 18%, Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%, Dietary Fiber 3g 14%, Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 6%, Calcium 15%, Iron 15%, Vitamin D 25%, Vitamin E 10%, Thiamin 40%, Riboflavin 35%, Niacin 30%, Vitamin B6 25%, Folic Acid 15%, Vitamin B12 20%, Pantothenic Acid 15%, Phosphorus 45%, Magnesium 15%, Zinc 25%, Selenium 90%, Copper 6%, Manganese 10%

Nutrition Other (Amount per serving)

Calories 560, Calories from Fat 340, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat 10g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 3g, Sugars 3g, Protein 35g, Beta-Carotene 4%, Omega-3 1g, Carbohydrate Choice 1, Starch 1, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1/2, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 3, Medium-Fat Meat 1, High-Fat Meat 1/2, Fat 4, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 0c, Grains 1oz-eq, Meat & Beans 4oz-eq, Dairy 1/2c, Fats & Oils 3tsp