Rancho Eggs

Name: Rancho Eggs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 corn tortillas, warmed; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced; 1 jalapeño pepper, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup crushed tomatoes; 1/2 tsp salt; 4 large eggs; 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Warm corn tortillas layered with sunny-side up eggs and a vibrant, spiced tomato salsa. Finished with crumbled cheese and cilantro for a satisfying savory breakfast.

25 minEasyServes 2380 cal/serving

MexicanBreakfastStovetopVegetarianHigh ProteinHigh FiberHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

4 corn tortillas, warmed
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
1 jalapeño pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1/2 tsp salt
4 large eggs
1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat half of the 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 1/2 cup diced yellow onion and 1 diced jalapeño pepper, sautéing for 4 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves for 1 minute, then add 1 cup crushed tomatoes and 1/2 tsp salt; simmer for 5 minutes.
4

In a second skillet, heat remaining 2 tbsp vegetable oil and fry 4 large eggs sunny-side up for 3 minutes.
5

Arrange 4 warmed corn tortillas on plates and top each with simmered sauce and fried eggs.
6

Garnish with 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving warm.

Questions

Can I make Rancho Eggs dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled. 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 Rancho Eggs keep?

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

Can I halve or double Rancho Eggs?

Yes. As written it serves 2. 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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