Ingredients

  • 2 cups oil for frying

  • 1/4 cup chopped onion

  • 30 (6 inch) corn tortillas, torn into strips
  • 6 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons salt or season salt
  • 1 (7.75 ounce) can salsa verde (or red
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. In a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Carefully stir in the onion and tortilla strips. Fry until tortilla strips are crisp and golden brown. Remove from heat, and drain on paper towels. Drain the skillet, leaving only a thin residue of oil.
  2. Over medium heat, return tortillas to the skillet, and stir in the eggs. Season with salt. Cook and stir until eggs are firm.
  3. Add salsa to the skillet. Reduce heat, and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Top with cheese. Continue cooking until cheese has melted.

Serve with refried beans.