Mexican Huevos Rancheros

• olive oil↗2 tablespoons
• chopped onion1⁄2 cup
• green pepper↗1

  chopped

• tomatoes↗1

  peeled and chopped

• clove garlic↗1

  minced

• jalapeno pepper↗1

  chopped (optional)

• dried oregano leaves↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• hot pepper sauce↗1 teaspoon

  (Tabasco is good)

• (8 ounce) can tomato sauce↗1
• water↗1⁄2 cup
• eggs↗6

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In large skillet, heat olive oil.

2. 2

   Add onion and green pepper, cook until tender.

3. 3

   Add tomato, garlic, jalapeno, if using, oregano, salt, hot pepper sauce, tomato sauce and water.

4. 4

   Simmer, covered for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Uncover.

6. 6

   Break eggs, one at a time, into cup and slip into sauce.

7. 7

   Cover and simmer over low heat until eggs are set, about 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Serve over tortillas or toasted English muffins, topped with some of the sauce.

9. 9

   Enjoy!