Authentic Huevos Rancheros Recipe
Ranch-style eggs on crispy tortillas with homemade ranchero sauce
Quick Answer
Huevos rancheros ("ranch-style eggs") is a classic Mexican breakfast of fried eggs served on lightly fried corn tortillas and smothered in warm ranchero sauce. The dish originated on Mexican farms where workers needed a hearty, protein-rich breakfast. It takes about 25 minutes to make and is one of the most satisfying breakfast dishes you'll ever eat.
Huevos rancheros is everything a breakfast should be: crispy corn tortillas, perfectly fried eggs with runny yolks, creamy refried beans, and that incredible homemade ranchero sauce that ties it all together. When you cut into the egg and the yolk runs into the sauce... that's when you know you've made something special.
Ingredients
For the Dish
- 8 corn tortillas
- 8 eggs
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- Vegetable oil for frying
Ranchero Sauce
- 4 Roma tomatoes, diced (or 1 can diced)
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin, salt to taste
Toppings
- Queso fresco, cilantro, avocado
Instructions
Make Ranchero Sauce
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add garlic and jalapeño, cook 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes, cumin, and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Keep warm.
Fry the Tortillas
Heat 1/4 inch oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry each tortilla for about 30 seconds per side until lightly golden and slightly crispy but still pliable. Drain on paper towels. You want them sturdy enough to hold the toppings but not cracker-crispy.
Fry the Eggs
Drain most of the oil, leaving about 2 tablespoons. Fry eggs sunny-side up over medium heat until the whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble & Serve
Place 2 tortillas on each plate, slightly overlapping. Spread warm refried beans over the tortillas. Top each with a fried egg. Ladle warm ranchero sauce generously over everything. Garnish with crumbled queso fresco, fresh cilantro, and avocado slices. Serve immediately!
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