Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Rancheros

Prep Time 25 minutes
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
4

A hearty Mexican breakfast of fried eggs served on lightly fried corn tortillas and smothered in a warm, spicy tomato-chile sauce with refried beans on the side.

Nutrition & Info

353 kcal per serving
Protein 17.7g
Carbs 34.0g
Fat 16.1g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free dairy-free

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the ranchero sauce by sautéing the onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon of oil until soft, then adding the tomatoes, jalapeño, and salt, simmering for 15 minutes until thickened.

  2. 2

    Warm the refried beans in a small saucepan over low heat, adding a splash of water if needed to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency.

  3. 3

    Lightly fry the corn tortillas in a small amount of oil for about 30 seconds per side until slightly crispy but still pliable, then drain on paper towels.

  4. 4

    Fry the eggs sunny-side up in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny, about 3 to 4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Assemble by placing two tortillas on each plate, spreading refried beans on top, placing two fried eggs over the beans, and ladling warm ranchero sauce generously over everything.

  6. 6

    Garnish with crumbled queso fresco and fresh cilantro, serving immediately while the eggs are still warm and the yolks are perfectly runny.

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Did You Know?

Huevos rancheros literally means "rancher's eggs" and originated on Mexican farms where ranch hands needed a hearty, protein-rich breakfast to fuel long days of work in the fields.

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