Huevos Rancheros Mexican Breakfast (Printable)

Fried eggs on corn tortillas with spicy tomato sauce, black beans, avocado, and fresh garnishes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tomato Sauce

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 jalapeño or serrano chili, seeded and finely chopped
05 - 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
09 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

→ Beans

10 - 14 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Assembly

13 - 4 corn tortillas
14 - 4 large eggs
15 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
16 - 1 avocado, sliced
17 - 2 oz crumbled feta or queso fresco
18 - Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
19 - Lime wedges, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes until soft. Add chili and cook 1 minute. Stir in diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in cilantro and set aside, keeping warm.
02 - In a small saucepan, combine black beans and cumin. Heat gently for 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
03 - Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast each tortilla for 30 seconds per side until warm and pliable. Keep covered to stay warm.
04 - In a nonstick skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Crack in the eggs and fry until whites are set but yolks remain runny, about 3 minutes.
05 - Place a warm tortilla on each plate. Spoon some beans over each tortilla, top with a fried egg, and ladle the tomato sauce generously over the eggs.
06 - Garnish with avocado slices, crumbled cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The contrast between the crisp tortilla, warm beans, and runny yolk creates the perfect bite every time
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like it simmered all morning
  • You can customize the heat level and toppings to make everyone at the table happy
02 -
  • Warm tortillas are nonnegotiable because cold ones will crack and make the dish fall apart
  • The sauce should be thick enough to coat a spoon but still pour easily over the eggs
  • Room temperature eggs fry more evenly and are less likely to stick to the pan
03 -
  • If your sauce is too acidic, add a pinch of sugar to balance it
  • Use a splatter guard when frying eggs to keep your stovetop clean
  • Warm your serving plates so the dish stays hot longer
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