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Overhead view of Huevos Rancheros with Huevos Rancheros Sauce and 2 fried eggs garnished with chopped cilantro and served on a white plate.
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Traditional Huevos Rancheros Recipe

These easy Huevos Rancheros, with eggs, refried beans, corn tortillas, and a tomato-based Huevos Rancheros Sauce, make a traditional Mexican breakfast that is perfect for a weekend brunch.
Course Breakfast, Eggs
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Easy Huevos Rancheros, Mexican Breakfast
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 479kcal

Ingredients

Huevos Rancheros Ingredients

  • 4 corn tortillas
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans (or use Instant Pot Refried Beans recipe)
  • 1-1/2 cups Huevos Rancheros Sauce (See Recipe Below)
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1 cup white mexican cheese or feta cheese (optional)
  • chopped cilantro as garnish

Huevos Rancheros Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 large tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 serrano pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup water (reserved from boiling tomatoes)

Instructions

Make the Huevos Rancheros Sauce

  • In a medium saucepan add 2 tomatoes and a serrano pepper(s). Add water until you cover the tomatoes.
  • Place the saucepan over medium-high heat, and bring the two tomatoes and serrano pepper(s) to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and let them cook for 5 - 10 minutes, or until you notice the skin of the tomatoes tearing.
  • Once the tomatoes are ready, peel the tomatoes and add them, along with the serrano pepper, chopped onion, garlic clove, salt, and pepper into a blender. Add ¼ cup of the water used to boil the tomatoes. Blend until smooth. 

Make The Huevos Rancheros

  • Place the corn tortillas between two paper towels on a plate. Microwave on high for about 45 seconds to warm the tortillas.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil, and then add the 4 eggs. Fry the eggs for about 3 to 5 minutes depending on how runny or firm you like your eggs. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, empty a drained can of refried beans or 15-ounces of Instant Pot Refried Beans. Cook for about 5 minutes until the refried beans are heated through.
  • On each plate, place 1 corn tortilla, top with refried beans, 1 egg, Huevos Rancheros sauce, and cotija cheese. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

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Nutrition

Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 394mg | Sodium: 2181mg | Potassium: 733mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2340IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 489mg | Iron: 3mg