Eggs Barbacoa Recipe

Name: Eggs Barbacoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snacks & Appetizers
Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 6 tablespoons bottled low-sodium salsa (such as Green Mountain Gringo), divided; 2 tablespoons water; 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas; Cooking spray; 4 large eggs; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) queso fresco, crumbled; 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 4 lime wedges

Servings: persons

1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
6 tablespoons bottled low-sodium salsa (such as Green Mountain Gringo), divided
2 tablespoons water
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
Cooking spray
4 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup (2 ounces) queso fresco, crumbled
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
4 lime wedges

1
Place beans in a food processor; process until smooth. Combine beans, 2 tablespoons salsa, and 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan over low heat until warm, stirring occasionally. Keep warm.
2
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly coat both sides of each tortilla with cooking spray. Place 1 tortilla in pan, and cook for 30 seconds on each side or until toasted. Repeat procedure with remaining tortillas.
3
Add water to a large skillet, filling two-thirds full; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer. Break 1 egg into each of 4 (6-ounce) custard cups coated with cooking spray. Place custard cups in simmering water in pan. Cover pan; cook 8 minutes. Remove custard cups from water. Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over eggs.
4
Place 2 tortillas on each of 4 plates, and top each tortilla with 2 tablespoons bean mixture. Top beans with 2 tablespoons Beef Barbacoa. Place 1 poached egg on each plate so it overlaps both tortillas. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon remaining salsa. Sprinkle each serving with 2 tablespoons cheese, 1 tablespoon green onions, and 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained, 6 tablespoons bottled low-sodium salsa (such as Green Mountain Gringo), divided, 2 tablespoons water, 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, and more.

Yes, Eggs Barbacoa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Eggs Barbacoa

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