Description
Huevos Rancheros is a classic Mexican breakfast dish featuring fried eggs served on lightly fried corn tortillas topped with a flavorful tomato-chili sauce, often accompanied by beans and garnishes.
Ingredients
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- 2 large eggs
- 2 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- 1/2 cup ranchero sauce (tomato-chili sauce)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 small jalapeño, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta (optional)
- 1/4 avocado, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Sauté for 3–4 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes and cook until soft. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to make ranchero sauce.
- In a separate pan, lightly fry the corn tortillas until warm and slightly crispy. Set aside.
- Fry the eggs sunny side up or to your desired doneness.
- Warm the refried beans and spread a layer on each tortilla.
- Place one egg on each tortilla, then spoon the ranchero sauce over the top.
- Garnish with cilantro, queso fresco, and avocado slices if using. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use canned diced tomatoes and store-bought salsa for a quicker version.
- Black beans or whole pinto beans can replace refried beans.
- Add hot sauce for extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 185mg