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How To Make Huevos Rancheros Recipe

Learn how to make this hearty Mexican breakfast. Huevos Rancheros is a classic Mexican dish originally made for ranchers. The combination of a tortilla, beans, ranchero sauce and egg will keep you satisfied for hours.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 335 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup refried beans or whole beans
  • 3 corn tortillas 6-inches
  • 1/2 cup Ranchero Sauce
  • 3 large eggs
  • cojita cheese optional
  • cilantro optional

Instructions

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  1. Prepare refried or Mexican beans if making from scratch.
  2. Make ranchero sauce.
  3. Cook eggs sunny-side up.
  4. Soften corn tortillas on a skillet on medium-high heat. Warm for 15-20 seconds on each side of the tortilla or lightly fry in oil to soften or to crisp up. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Assemble huevos rancheros
  6. Place prepared tortillas on a plate or platter. Top each tortilla with 1/4-1/2 cup of beans.
  7. Add 1/4 cup of ranchero sauce over the beans.
  8. Top beans with sunny side up egg.
  9. Top with cojita cheese, diced cilantro, avocado slices, creama or sour cream.

Notes

  • Prepare beans in advance or use pre made beans from a can.
  • Making the sauce fresh is factored into the time to assemble huevos rancheros recipe.
  • Adjust recipe to the amount of people serving: 1 tortilla, 1 egg, 1/4 cup beans, 1/4 cup ranchero sauce per serving.
  •    1 tablespoon oil to a large skillet. Sautéonions and jalapeno for 3 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
  •   Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and all thespice; cumin oregano, garlic powder, salt, bay leaves, and chipotle (if using).
  •   Simmer over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until tomatoes are soft. Blend with an immersion blender or leave the sauce chunky.
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced or diced
  • 1/2 small white onion, sliced or diced
  • 1 chipotle pepper (optional)
  • 4 Roma tomatoes (1 pound), diced
  • 1 Tablespoon oil
  • 4 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 bay leaves

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 335kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 196mg (65%) Sodium 920mg (38%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 335

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 335kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 196mg 65%
Sodium 920mg 38%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 10g 20%

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