Huevos Rancheros (Mexican Style Eggs)

Saute onion and pepper in bacon drippings. Add tomatoes with some juice (a small amount of water may need to be added with fresh tomatoes). Add chile and seasonings to taste and simmer slowly, at least 20 minutes until sauce is moderately thick. Prepare eggs as desired. Heat tortillas on a hot dry griddle or hold over a gas burner. If you prefer tortillas crisp and crunchy, fry in shortening, taking care not to brown. Place 1 egg on each tortilla. Pour over 1 tablespoon sauce. Serve immediately. Top with grated cheese, if desired. Yield: 6 servings HOME ENTERTAINING WITH DEAN FEARING SHOW #HE1A08 BREAKFAST Recipe by: Dean Fearing Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #818 by Holly Butman <butma001@acpub.duke.edu> on Sep 28, 1997