Huevos Rancheros

Name: Huevos Rancheros
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients: 4 corn tortillas; 1 can canned refried beans; 4 eggs; 1 cup red salsa; 1/2 white onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 1/2 lime, cut into wedges; 1/2 avocado, sliced

Crispy corn tortillas topped with warm refried beans, fried eggs, and tangy salsa. A traditional Mexican breakfast with a perfect balance of hearty and fresh flavors.

25 minEasyServes 4310 cal/serving

Mexican-AmericanBreakfastStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

4 corn tortillas
1 can canned refried beans
4 eggs
1 cup red salsa
1/2 white onion, finely diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
3 tbsp vegetable oil
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
1/2 lime, cut into wedges
1/2 avocado, sliced

Instructions

1

Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2

Fry each 4 corn tortillas for 30 seconds per side until crispy. Transfer to a plate.
3

Add more oil to the skillet if needed. Fry 4 eggs sunny-side up until whites are set but yolks remain runny, about 4-5 minutes. Season with to taste salt and to taste black pepper.
4

Warm 1 can canned refried beans in a small saucepan over low heat.
5

Warm 1 cup red salsa in another small saucepan or microwave.
6

Place each crispy tortilla on a serving plate.
7

Spread a layer of warm refried beans on each tortilla.
8

Top with a fried egg.
9

Pour warm 1 cup red salsa over the eggs and tortillas.
10

Garnish with 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco, 1/2 finely diced white onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with 1/2 sliced avocado and a squeeze of 1/2 cut into wedges lime.

Questions

Can I make Huevos Rancheros dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Huevos Rancheros keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Huevos Rancheros?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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