Traditional Huevos Rancheros Recipe
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Traditional Huevos Rancheros Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by roasting Roma tomatoes, Serrano peppers, onion slices, and garlic cloves coated in oil and seasoned with salt and pepper. These vegetables roast until softened and are then briefly blended into a chunky salsa. The salsa is kept warm while the tortillas are fried in hot neutral oil until crispy. Eggs are fried in the same oil to desired doneness and seasoned. The assembly places fried eggs atop the tortillas, topped with the roasted vegetable salsa, sprinkled with queso fresco and fresh cilantro for freshness and mild saltiness.
The crispiness from the fried tortillas contrasts with the creamy texture of the eggs and beans, while the roasted salsa adds a smoky, tangy element. This dish is traditionally served immediately after preparation to maintain the textures and freshness.
It pairs well with warm refried beans on the side and additional toppings, allowing for customization. The recipe notes advise assembling shortly after cooking and storing components separately to preserve quality if needed.
Ingredients
- 6 Roma tomato
- 2 Serrano pepper seeded
- 1 yellow onion cut into thick slices, peeled
- 4 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons neutral-flavored oil + more for frying
- 8 corn tortillas
- 8 egg
- 2 cups refried beans
- queso fresco for garnish
- cilantro fresh chopped for garnish
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°.
- Add the tomatoes, peppers, onions, and garlic to a sheet tray lined with parchment paper, and coat in the 3 tablespoons of oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven at 425° for 30 minutes and then add to a blender and pulse a few times so that it is like a chunky salsa. Transfer to a saucepot, adjust seasonings with salt and pepper, and keep warm over low heat.
- While the vegetables are roasting you can prepare everything else. In a large frying pan add some neutral flavored oil and heat over medium heat or until it is 350°.
- Fry the corn tortillas until crispy in batches, which takes about 1 minute per side. Place them on a rack over a sheet tray to drain.
- In that same oil, fry eggs to your desired amount of doneness. Be sure to season them with salt and pepper.
- Serve the eggs on top of the crispy tortillas and top off with salsa. Other things to serve it with are warm refried beans, queso fresco cheese, and cilantro.
Notes
- Assemble and eat the dish immediately for best texture, but ingredients can be held separately up to 30 minutes before serving.
- Store leftover components separately in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days; keep fried tortillas covered at room temperature to maintain crispness.
- Huevos Rancheros do not freeze well due to the texture changes in fried tortillas and eggs.
- To reheat, warm beans according to instructions, reheat tortillas, and fry fresh eggs before assembling with salsa.
- Feel free to add additional toppings or side dishes to customize the dish.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 327mg | 109% |
| Sodium | 845mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 500mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1379IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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