How to Make Fresh Huevos Rancheros

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Fresh Huevos Rancheros, A popular Mexican breakfast dish called “rancher’s eggs,” or huevos rancheros, mixes basic ingredients to create a filling and tasty meal. Pair your Huevos Rancheros with a side of Authentic Mexican Rice for a complete Mexican-inspired meal.

This recipe, which combines fried eggs, soft corn tortillas, refried beans and fresh salsa, is the ideal fusion of flavours and textures. Huevos Rancheros offers robust flavours with little work, making it a great choice for a filling brunch or a quick dinner idea. It’s also flexible, making it simple to modify for vegetarian or vegan diets!

Ingredients

Here’s everything you need to make Fresh Huevos Rancheros (serves 6):

• Corn tortillas: 6 small white corn tortillas (or flour tortillas if preferred)
• Refried beans: 1 ½ cups (pinto or black beans work well)
• Eggs: 6 large eggs (over-easy or fried)
• Olive oil: 1 teaspoon
• Onion: ½ medium, chopped
• Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
• Ground cumin: ½ teaspoon
• Salt and pepper: To taste
• Fire-roasted tomatoes: One 14.5-ounce can (including juices)
• Diced green chiles: One 4-ounce can
• Fresh cilantro: ½ cup, chopped
• Avocado: 1 large, diced
• Optional garnishes:
  • Cotija cheese or queso fresco
  • Lime wedges
  • Hot sauce or pico de gallo

For the best results, use high-quality fire-roasted tomatoes to enhance the flavor.

Preparation Steps: Step-by-Step

Step 1: Make the Salsa

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Sauté the chopped onion for 2–3 minutes until translucent.
• Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
• Stir in ground cumin, salt, pepper, fire-roasted tomatoes (with juices), and diced green chiles.
• Simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning to taste.

If you’re new to making fresh salsa, check out this guide on Chicken Tinga for tips on working with fire-roasted tomatoes.

Step 2: Prepare the Tortillas

• Heat a clean non-stick skillet over medium heat.
• Spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
• Warm each tortilla for about 1 minute per side until soft and pliable.

Step 3: Assemble the Base

• Spread a spoonful of heated refried beans onto each tortilla.

Step 4: Add Salsa and Eggs

• Spoon the prepared salsa generously over the beans.
• Fry eggs to your desired doneness (over-easy is traditional) and place one egg on top of each tortilla.

Step 5: Garnish and Serve

• Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and diced avocado.
• Add optional garnishes like cotija cheese or lime wedges for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

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