Traditional Huevos Rancheros Recipe
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Traditional Huevos Rancheros Recipe
Description
The Traditional Huevos Rancheros Recipe centers on fried eggs cooked to preference and placed atop warmed corn tortillas. A homemade sauce is prepared by boiling two tomatoes and a serrano pepper until softened, peeling the skins, then blending these with onion, garlic, salt, and pepper into a smooth sauce. Refried beans add a creamy texture and savory depth when served alongside or underneath the eggs and tortillas.
The dish combines the soft eggs and warm tortillas with the mildly spicy and savory sauce, balancing textures and flavors typically found in Mexican breakfast cuisine. Salt and black pepper season the eggs, while optional white Mexican cheese or feta and chopped cilantro offer fresh and tangy accents.
Warming the tortillas briefly in the microwave prevents them from becoming brittle. Fry the eggs in olive oil, adjusting cook time to achieve desired doneness. Assemble by layering beans, tortillas, eggs, and sauce. This recipe provides a flavorful, hearty start to the day.
Ingredients
Huevos Rancheros Ingredients
- 4 corn tortillas
- 4 egg
- 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans (or use Instant Pot Refried Beans recipe)
- 1-1/2 cups Huevos Rancheros sauce (See Recipe Below)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 cup white Mexican cheese optional, or feta cheese
- cilantro chopped, as garnish
Huevos Rancheros Sauce Ingredients
- 2 large tomato
- 2 tablespoons onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 Serrano pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water (reserved from boiling tomatoes)
Instructions
Make the Huevos Rancheros Sauce
- In a medium saucepan add 2 tomatoes and a serrano pepper(s). Add water until you cover the tomatoes.
- Place the saucepan over medium-high heat, and bring the two tomatoes and serrano pepper(s) to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and let them cook for 5 - 10 minutes, or until you notice the skin of the tomatoes tearing.
- Once the tomatoes are ready, peel the tomatoes and add them, along with the serrano pepper, chopped onion, garlic clove, salt, and pepper into a blender. Add ¼ cup of the water used to boil the tomatoes. Blend until smooth.
Make The Huevos Rancheros
- Place the corn tortillas between two paper towels on a plate. Microwave on high for about 45 seconds to warm the tortillas.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil, and then add the 4 eggs. Fry the eggs for about 3 to 5 minutes depending on how runny or firm you like your eggs. Salt and pepper to taste.
- In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, empty a drained can of refried beans or 15-ounces of Instant Pot Refried Beans. Cook for about 5 minutes until the refried beans are heated through.
- On each plate, place 1 corn tortilla, top with refried beans, 1 egg, Huevos Rancheros sauce, and cotija cheese. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 479kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 394mg | 131% |
| Sodium | 2181mg | 91% |
| Potassium | 733mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2340IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 489mg | 49% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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