Huevos Rancheros is a classic Mexican breakfast. It features fried eggs served on tortillas with salsa and other toppings. This recipe brings the authentic taste of Mexico to your table.
Author:Richard Langley
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes
Yield:2 servings
Category:Breakfast
Method:Pan-Frying
Cuisine:Mexican
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 corn tortillas
2 large eggs
1/4 cup refried beans
1/4 cup ranchero sauce
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
Warm the refried beans in a small saucepan over low heat.
Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Lightly fry the corn tortillas until slightly softened.
Place one fried tortilla on each plate.
Spread half of the warm refried beans over each tortilla.
Fry the eggs in the same skillet to your desired doneness.
Place one fried egg on top of the beans on each tortilla.
Spoon the ranchero sauce over the eggs.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and cotija cheese, if using.
Notes
For a spicier dish, add a pinch of chili powder to the refried beans.
You can serve Huevos Rancheros with sliced avocado or a dollop of sour cream.