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Authentic Huevos Rancheros

When it comes to brunch dishes, it simply does not get much better than this. The homemade ranchero sauce is easy and essential. Of course, homemade refried beans are fantastic, too, but purchased beans will work just fine, too.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 283 kcal
Course: Brunch
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Ranchero Sauce
  • 3 cups refried beans
  • 4 tablespoon canola oil
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 8 large eggs
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • ½ cup cotija cheese crumbled, or Feta cheese
  • ¼ cup cilantro fresh, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 200°F.
  2. Heat the ranchero sauce and refried beans over medium-low heat on the stove.
  3. In a large, heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over high heat, until the oil is shimmering.
  4. One at a time, fry the tortillas just until they begin to crisp, about 60 seconds on one side. Flip and fry for another 45 seconds. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil. Cover, and keep warm on a baking sheet in the oven.
  5. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet and heat over medium heat.
  6. Crack 4 of the eggs into the skillet.
  7. Season with salt and pepper, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the yolks are just set, about 2 to 3 minutes for sunny-side-up eggs. Place the eggs on a baking sheet and keep them warm in the oven. Repeat with remaining eggs.
  8. Place two tortillas on each plate, slightly overlapping. Spread about ¼ cup of beans over each tortilla. Use a spatula to carefully top each bean-covered tortilla with a cooked egg. Spoon the warm ranchero sauce over the eggs. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and chopped cilantro. Serve at once.

Notes

  • NOTE: Watch the video near the top of the recipe for visual guidance.
  • NOTE:
  • The ranchero sauce and refried beans (if making from scratch) can be prepared up to 3 days in advance. Keep covered in the fridge. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 283kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 138mg (6%) Potassium 116mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 123IU (2%) Calcium 128mg (13%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 283

% Daily Value*

Calories 283kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 138mg 6%
Potassium 116mg 2%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 123IU 2%
Calcium 128mg 13%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.