Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  cups          black beans, dry -- 8 oz
   3      cups          water
     1/4  cup           onion; chopped -- 1 sm.
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
   1      teaspoon      salt
   8      ounces        tomatoes; finely chopped -- 1 can
   2      tablespoons   onion -- finely chopped
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/8  teaspoon      cayenne pepper
                        vegetable oil
  10      ounces        peas; frozen -- 1 pk
   1 1/2  cups          ham -- chopped
   8                    corn tortillas -- 8" diameter
   8                    eggs -- large
   2      ounces        Monterey Jack cheese -- *

Preparation:

* There should be about 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese. In a large saucepan, soak the beans overnight in the water. (Or bring to boiling, simmer for 2 minutes, cover and let stand for 1 hour.) Do not drain. Add the 1/4 cup of onion, garlic, and the 1 tsp of salt. Then cook for another 2 hours or until very tender. Combine the UNDRAINED tomatoes, the 2 tbs of chopped onion, 1/2 tsp of salt and cayenne. Set aside. Heat the 2 tbs of vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet. Add the beans with the liquid, mash the beans in the skillet. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until very thick. Cook peas according to the directions on the package and drain. Toss with the ham; cover and keep warm. Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a another heavy skillet. Fry tortillas 20 to 40 seconds per side or until crisp and golden. Drain on paper toweling. Spread about 1/3 cup of the bean mixture on each tortilla and keep them warm in a 300F oven. In the same oil fry the eggs until they are se t. Season with the salt and pepper. Place an egg on the top of each bean covered tortilla. Sprinkle each with about 1/2 cup of the ham mixture. Spoon some of the tomato sauce on top and sprinkle with the cheese. Serve hot.