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
- Cook and shred pork as directed on box, using preferred cooking method.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Servings: 8
Serving size: 1 Serving
Amount per serving (Calories ): 560
| Food component / Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 38g | 59% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 53% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value not available |
| Cholesterol | 265mg | 89% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 34% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 14% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value not available |
| Sugars | 3g | % Value not available |
| Protein | 35g | % Value not available |
| Vitamin D | Value not available | 25% |
| Vitamin E | Value not available | 10% |
| Calcium | Value not available | 15% |
| Iron | Value not available | 15% |
| Potassium | 640mg | 18% |
| Thiamin | Value not available | 40% |
| Riboflavin | Value not available | 35% |
| Niacin | Value not available | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value not available | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value not available | 20% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value not available | 15% |
| Phosphorus | Value not available | 45% |
| Magnesium | Value not available | 15% |
| Zinc | Value not available | 25% |
| Manganese | Value not available | 10% |
| Selenium | Value not available | 90% |
| Copper | Value not available | 6% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate ½,
- 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 ½,
- Fat 4,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 1oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 4oz-eq,
- Dairy ½c,
- Fats & Oils 3tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Choices per serving1
