Mexican Huevos Rancheros - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    4 (6 inch) corn tortillas
    1/2 cup onion, chopped
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, drained, cut up
    1 (4 ounce) can whole green chilies, drained, seeded, chopped
    1 tablespoon cornstarch
    1 tablespoon cold water
    1/2 teaspoon cumin or 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
    4 eggs
    3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Preparation
    Heat oven 350\u00b0F.
    Fry tortillas (one at a time) in the oil for about 20 seconds or until heated through but not crisp.
    Cut tortillas in half and set aside.
    In the same skillet cook the onion & garlic until tender.
    Add tomatoes & green chilies.
    Bring to boil and simmer uncovered for 15 min to blend the flavors.
    Combine cornstarch, water& cumin (cilantro).
    Stir into the tomato mixture.
    Stir until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
    Pour into an 8-inch baking dish.
    Stand the tortilla halves around the inside edge of the dish.
    Make 4 wells in the tomato mixture and break an egg into each well.
    Bake until the eggs are set but not hard.
    Sprinkle with cheese and return to the oven for 1 minute or until the cheese has melted.

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