Start your morning with a vibrant Mexican breakfast classic – Huevos Rancheros! This 20-minute recipe combines crispy tortillas, perfectly fried eggs, and zesty sauce for an authentic south-of-the-border experience.
At just 190 calories per serving, it’s a protein-packed, fiber-rich dish that’ll energize your day without weighing you down. The best part? You’ll only need 10 minutes of prep time to create this restaurant-worthy meal right in your kitchen.
Fresh & Flavorful Huevos Rancheros
Ingredients Section
- Base Components: 6 white corn tortillas, 1½ cups refried beans, 6 large eggs
- Fresh Produce: ½ onion (chopped), 2 garlic cloves (minced), ½ cup cilantro, 1 avocado
- Sauce Elements: 14.5 oz fire-roasted tomatoes, 4 oz diced green chiles
- Seasonings: 1 teaspoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon cumin, salt and pepper to taste
Instructions Section
- Prepare the Sauce: Heat olive oil in a medium skillet, sauté onions until translucent (about 3 minutes). Add garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Season & Simmer: Mix in cumin, salt, and pepper. Add tomatoes with their juices and green chiles. Let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat a non-stick skillet with light coating of cooking spray. Warm tortillas one at a time, about 1 minute per side until pliable.
- Assembly: Spread warm refried beans on each tortilla, top with prepared sauce.
- Final Touches: Place a freshly fried egg on each prepared tortilla. Garnish with fresh cilantro and diced avocado.
Cooking Techniques
The magic of perfect huevos rancheros lies in getting those eggs just right! For the best over-easy eggs, heat your pan until a drop of water sizzles, then crack your egg into the hot pan. Cook until the whites are set but the yolk stays runny – about 2-3 minutes.
Flip gently with a wide spatula and cook for just 30 seconds more. The runny yolk will mix beautifully with your homemade salsa!
Variations & Substitutions
Want to make this recipe your own? Try these tasty twists:
- Swap refried beans for whole black beans
- Use flour tortillas instead of corn if that’s what you have
- Add queso fresco or shredded cheese on top
- Make it spicier with jalapeños or hot sauce
- Use regular diced tomatoes if you can’t find fire-roasted
- Skip the eggs and use scrambled tofu for a vegan version
Serving Suggestions
Make your huevos rancheros extra special with these yummy sides and toppings:
- A dollop of sour cream or Mexican crema
- Extra fresh salsa or pico de gallo
- Sliced radishes for crunch
- Mexican rice
- Warm tortillas on the side
- Fresh lime wedges Set everything out buffet-style and let everyone build their perfect plate!
Huevos Rancheros
Equipment
- Medium sized skillet
- Non-stick skillet
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic pressed or finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 14.5 ounce fire-roasted tomatoes can
- 4 ounce diced green chiles can
- 6 small white corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups refried beans heated
- 6 large eggs over easy or fried
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 avocado chopped
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a medium sized skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for a few minutes.
- Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Stir in cumin, salt and pepper.
- Add the entire can of fire-roasted tomatoes (including juices) and diced green chiles and bring mixture to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and set aside. Taste and add more seasonings, to taste.
- Heat a clean non-stick skillet. Spray lightly with non-stick spray. Heat tortillas, one at a time, for about 1 minute on each side.
- Spread a spoonful of warm refried beans on each tortilla.
- Spoon salsa over the beans and top with a fried egg. Garnish with chopped cilantro and avocados.
