5 from 24 votes
Traditional Huevos Rancheros Recipe
Traditional Huevos Rancheros features fried eggs served over warmed corn tortillas, topped with homemade Huevos Rancheros sauce made by boiling tomatoes and serrano peppers before blending with onion, garlic, and seasoning. Refried beans provide an extra layer of richness, and optional white cheese and cilantro garnish complete the dish. The recipe balances fresh ingredients and simple cooking to deliver a classic Mexican breakfast experience.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
479 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Mexican
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479
% 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.