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Huevos Rancheros

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This Huevos Rancheros recipe features crispy tortillas topped with refried beans, perfectly fried eggs, and a bold, zesty ranchero sauce. It’s a classic Mexican breakfast that’s hearty, flavorful, and easy to make!

Ingredients

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For the Ranchero Sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (or 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped)
  • 1 small jalapeño, diced (optional for heat)
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
For the Huevos Rancheros:
  • 4 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup refried beans (black or pinto)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for frying eggs)
  • ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
  • ½ avocado, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

Make the Ranchero Sauce:

  1. Sauté the Aromatics:

    • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
    • Add onion and garlic, cooking for 2 minutes until soft.

  2. Simmer the Sauce:

    • Stir in diced tomatoes, jalapeño, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
    • Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
    • Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and lime juice.

Prepare the Tortillas & Eggs:

  1. Crisp the Tortillas:

    • Heat a dry skillet over medium heat.
    • Cook each corn tortilla for 30 seconds per side until slightly crisp.

  2. Warm the Beans:

    • Heat refried beans in a small pan or microwave until warm.

  3. Fry the Eggs:

    • Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
    • Crack in eggs and cook sunny-side up for 2-3 minutes, or to desired doneness.

Assemble the Huevos Rancheros:

  1. Layer the Ingredients:

    • Spread refried beans over each tortilla.
    • Top with a fried egg.
    • Spoon ranchero sauce over the eggs.

  2. Garnish & Serve:

    • Sprinkle with cotija cheese, avocado slices, and extra cilantro.
    • Serve with lime wedges and enjoy!

Notes


  • Make it spicy:     Add extra jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce.
  • For a smoky flavor: Use fire-roasted tomatoes in the sauce.
  • Meal prep tip: Ranchero sauce can be made ahead and stored for 3 days in the fridge.

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