Huevos Rancheros is a signature breakfast dish that includes eggs, fried corn tortillas, and a delicious ranchero sauce.
Do you love Mexican food? Specifically, do you love Huevos Rancheros? If you answered yes to either of those questions, then this recipe is for you!
Today, we’re going to show you how to make a mouth-watering Huevos Rancheros dish that will have your taste buds singing with happiness. So what are you waiting for? Read on and get cooking!
Many years ago I made this recipe for a friend. My family loved it, and my friend loved it even more.
Since then we have been making it and I kept meaning to photograph it so I could share it here with you all. Finally, I just buckled down and did it and I am so excited to share it with you.
I know you’ll love this as much as we do. It is fantastic!
Here are some commonly asked questions
What is Huevos Rancheros?
Huevos Rancheros is a dish that consists of eggs cooked either soft or hard, served on a corn tortilla, and covered in a chili sauce. It’s a popular Mexican breakfast dish and it’s easy to see why – it’s filling, flavorful, and can easily be customized to your liking.
If you’re looking for an easy and delicious breakfast option, huevos rancheros is definitely worth trying!
Can this be made with regular salsa?
If you are tight on time and don’t want to make the homemade ranchero sauce – you can use your favorite salsa instead. It will still be a delicious breakfast.
Is Huevos Rancheros spicy?
The level of spice in huevos rancheros depends on the ingredients used. The sauce is typically made with chili peppers, which can make it spicy. If you do not like spice, you can omit the chili peppers from the sauce or ask for a milder sauce when ordering at a restaurant.
What is the difference between Huevos Rancheros and Migas?
Migas is another traditional Mexican breakfast dish that is similar to huevos rancheros. The main difference is that migas contain eggs that are scrambled instead of being served sunny-side up.
Ingredients for Huevos Rancheros
Sauce
- large tomatoes
- minced onion
- serrano pepper
- garlic clove
- salt
- pepper
- water reserved from boiling the tomatoes
Eggs
- olive oil
- corn tortillas
- eggs
- refried beans
- fresh cilantro
- Optional: cotija cheese
What is ranchero sauce?
Ranchero sauce is a traditional Mexican sauce made with tomatoes, onions, and chili peppers.
How to Make Huevos Rancheros
Sauce
- In a medium saucepan, bring the two tomatoes to a boil with the serrano peppers and add water until you cover the tomatoes. Let them cook for 5 – 10 minutes, or until you notice the skin of the tomatoes tearing.
- Once they are ready, peel the tomatoes and add them to the blender along with the serrano pepper.
- Add ¼ cup of the water used to boil the tomatoes, onion, garlic clove, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Tortillas
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Once it’s hot, add a tortilla and lightly fry it on both sides. This will take around 2 minutes.
- Once it’s ready, set it on a plate and repeat with the other tortilla.
- Warm the refried beans and spread some of the beans onto the tortillas.
Eggs
- Continue with the fried eggs. Add the other tablespoon of oil into the skillet, and fry one egg at a time. Let it cook between 2 and 4 minutes depending on how much you want it cooked. Ideally, have a runny yolk or over easy.
- Once it’s ready, place it over the tortilla, on top of the beans. Repeat with the other egg.
- Place them on the plates you are serving and spoon some of the sauce over your eggs. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and Cotija cheese if you decide to use some.
What can I serve with Huevos Rancheros?
Huevos rancheros is typically served with refried beans, avocado, and sour cream. Here are a few recipes we like to serve with it.
Can this be made with a different style of cooked eggs?
You bet – if you don’t want to make fried eggs, you can cook them in a variety of different ways and add them to the top of the tortilla and beans. Be sure to check out these recipes for eggs below!
- Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs – you could slice them up and top them that way.
- Easy Poached Eggs
- Scrambled Eggs
- Over-Easy Eggs
Try this recipe with my homemade white corn tortillas!
How to store leftover Huevos Rancheros?
If you have leftovers, Huevos Rancheros can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.
Can I make Huevos Rancheros ahead of time?
Yes, you can make huevos rancheros ahead of time and reheat them when ready to serve.
What is cotija cheese?
Cotija is a Mexican cheese that is similar to feta. It is a white, crumbly cheese that has a salty, tangy flavor.
What can I substitute for cotija cheese?
If you cannot find cotija cheese, you can substitute it with feta cheese or another type of white, crumbly cheese.
Be sure to check out my over-easy egg recipe for all the tips and tricks when making THE BEST fried eggs!
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Huevos Rancheros
Ingredients
Sauce
- 2 large tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 1 serrano pepper
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup water reserved from boiling the tomatoes
Eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 corn tortillas
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup refried beans
- 1 – 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- Optional: cotija cheese
Instructions
Sauce
- In a medium saucepan, bring the two tomatoes to a boil with the serrano peppers and add water until you cover the tomatoes. Let them cook for 5 – 10 minutes, or until you notice the skin of the tomatoes tearing.
- Once they are ready, peel the tomatoes and add them to the blender along with the serrano pepper.
- Add ¼ cup of the water used to boil the tomatoes, onion, garlic clove, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Tortillas
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Once it’s hot, add a tortilla and lightly fry it on both sides. This will take around 2 minutes.
- Once it’s ready, set it on a plate and repeat with the other tortilla.
- Warm the refried beans and spread some of the beans onto the tortillas.
Eggs
- Continue with the fried eggs. Add the other tablespoon of oil into the skillet, and fry one egg at a time. Let it cook between 2 and 4 minutes depending on how much you want it cooked. Ideally, have a runny yolk or over easy.
- Once it’s ready, place it over the tortilla , on top of the beans. Repeat with the other egg.
- Place them on the plates you are serving and spoon some of the sauce over your eggs. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and Cotija cheese if you decide to use some.
Notes
Nutrition
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