Best 6 Ranchero Omelet Recipes

THE "RACHAEL" OMELET

Steps:

• Steam the broccoli, either in a microwave or steamer, until tender and reserve.
• Melt the butter in an omelet pan or small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes, onions, peppers, and mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently until the onions soften and the tomato juices evaporate, about 5 minutes. Add the broccoli to the pan and season the vegetable mixture with salt and pepper. Pour the eggs over the vegetables. Cook until the eggs begin to set 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle the cheeses over the omelet. Cook until the eggs are no longer runny then fold the omelet in half. Raise the heat if the omelet is not brown. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, if necessary, then transfer to a plate and serve with whole-wheat toast and fresh fruit.

AUTHENTIC HUEVOS RANCHEROS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas one at a time until firm, but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain grease.
• Meanwhile, combine the refried beans and butter in a microwave-safe dish. Cover, and cook in the microwave until heated through. When tortillas are done, fry eggs over easy in the skillet. Add more oil if the tortillas have absorbed it all.
• Place tortillas onto plates, and spread a layer of beans on them. Top with cheese, a fried egg, crumbled bacon and if desired, salsa.

RANCHERO OMELET

Steps:

• In small saucepan over low heat, stir together beans and 2 tablespoons of the salsa. Heat and stir thoroughly.
• In small bowl, beat together eggs and water. Coat a 7 to 10-inch skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Pour in egg mixture.
• With an inverted pancake turner, carefully push cooked portions at edges toward center so uncooked portions can reach hot pan surface. Cook until top is thickened and no visible liquid egg remains.
• Spread hot bean mixture down center of omelet. Sprinkle with cheese. With pancake turner, fold sides of omelet over beans and cheese. Slide onto plate and pour remaining salsa on top.

EDITH'S LOBSTER OMELETTE

Steps:

• For the ranchero sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil and saute half of the onions and half of the garlic until translucent. Add the poblano chiles and continue sauteing for 2 minutes. Add half of the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• In a blender, add the remaining onions, garlic and tomatoes. Then add the guajillo chile, jalapeno pepper, clove and ground cumin. Blend until smooth. Pour into the skillet. Add the chicken broth, marjoram and thyme. Continue cooking for about 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Keep warm.
• For the lobster: In a skillet, melt the butter with the oil. Add the garlic and lobster meat, reserving some meat for garnish, and saute for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
• For the omelette: In a bowl, whisk the eggs and milk. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Using a nonstick frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat and pour the egg mixture into the hot pan. Tilt the pan to spread the eggs evenly. Cook until the eggs have set. Add the cheese and lobster. Once the cheese has melted, fold one half of the omelette onto the other half. Transfer to a plate and serve with the ranchero sauce, more lobster on top and tortillas.

RANCH OMELET

Steps:

• To make filling: in a saucepan over medium heat, add the refried beans and salsa; stir to combine and cook until thoroughly warmed; set aside.
• To make omelet: In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, water, salt, and pepper together.
• Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Melt butter in pan and swirl to coat bottom of pan.
• When butter foams, pour in egg mixture all at once.
• Let set for about 20 seconds or until edges start to cook.
• Using a spatula, gently lift edges of mixture and tilt skillet to allow uncooked egg mixture to flow underneath.
• Continue to do this until the top is almost dry.
• Spoon 1/3 cup of bean mixture over one half of omelet.
• Sprinkle with grated cheese.
• Fold the other side over to cover.
• Let stand for a few seconds to let the cheese melt.
• Turn omelet out onto a warmed plate; garnish with a dollop of sour cream if desired.
• Serve immediately.
• **There is enough bean filling for about 3 omelets or you can serve the extra along with the omelet as a side dish.

5-MINUTE OMELET RANCHEROS

Steps:

• Beat egg and water in small microwaveable bowl until blended.
• Microwave on HIGH. 1 min. or until set.
• Place Singles on tortilla on microwaveable plate. Microwave 20 sec. Top with egg, salsa and sour cream.