Huevos Rancheros
Veg
Fried eggs served on warm corn tortillas, blanketed in a bold roasted tomato and chilli salsa roja, with refried beans and avocado on the side.
Cuisines
Mexican
Best for
Breakfast
Lunch
Recipe
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 4 | corn tortillas |
| 4 | large eggs |
| 1 cup | refried beans |
| 1 cup | salsa roja |
| 1/2 cup | crumbled queso fresco |
| 1/4 cup | chopped fresh cilantro |
| 1 tablespoon | vegetable oil |
| — | salt to taste |
| — | black pepper to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2 Fry each tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side until slightly crispy, then set aside.
- 3 In the same skillet, crack the eggs and cook to your desired doneness, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- 4 Warm the refried beans in a small saucepan over low heat.
- 5 Place the fried tortillas on plates, spreading a layer of refried beans on each.
- 6 Top each tortilla with a fried egg.
- 7 Spoon salsa roja over the eggs and sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco.
- 8 Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Tips
For a spicier version, add sliced jalapeños or hot sauce on top.