Ingredients

  • 2 ripe plum tomatoes
  • 2 poblano peppers (fresh)
  • 1 jalapeno chile (fresh)
  • 9 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons water, milk or 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, slivered
  • 30 tortilla chips, broken into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
  • extra whole tortilla chips, diced tomato, grated cheese, cilantro sprigs and sour cream, for garnish

Method

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Place tomatoes, poblanos and jalapeno on a baking sheet.
  • Broil until browned all over and blackened in spots.
  • Place poblanos and jalapeno in a plastic bag to steam as they cool.
  • When cool enough to handle, chop tomatoes and their charred skin.
  • Peel poblanos and jalapeno.
  • Slice chiles open and remove seeds and veins.
  • Slice poblanos into thin strips; mince jalapeno.
  • Combine eggs, water and salt; whisk.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion; saute until tender.
  • Stir in tomatoes, chiles and their juices.
  • Cook until thoroughly heated and liquid evaporates.
  • Pour in egg mixture, stirring from the bottom.
  • When eggs are nearly done, add chips.
  • Stir and cook until done.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cheese and cilantro.
  • Serve with warm flour tortillas and garnishes.