Huevos Rancheros is a classic traditional Mexican breakfast dish that features fried eggs served on lightly fried corn tortillas topped with a savory tomato-chili sauce. It’s hearty, flavorful, and relatively simple to prepare. Here’s an authentic-style recipe:
🌶️ Traditional Mexican Huevos Rancheros Recipe
🕐 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 2
🧂 Ingredients:
For the Ranchero Sauce:
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2 ripe tomatoes (or 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes)
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1 small white onion, chopped
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1–2 cloves garlic
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1 jalapeño or serrano chili (seeded if less heat is desired)
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1 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive)
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Salt to taste
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Optional: a handful of chopped fresh cilantro
For the Huevos Rancheros:
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4 small corn tortillas
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4 eggs
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2–3 tbsp oil (for frying)
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Refried beans (optional but traditional)
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Crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese (optional)
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Avocado slices (optional)
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Fresh cilantro (optional garnish)
🔪 Instructions:
1. Make the Ranchero Sauce:
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In a blender, combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, and chili. Blend until smooth.
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pour in the blended sauce and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Season with salt to taste.
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Optional: Stir in chopped cilantro at the end.
2. Prepare the Tortillas:
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Heat 1–2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Lightly fry each tortilla for 30–60 seconds per side, just until golden but still pliable.
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Drain on paper towels.
3. Cook the Eggs:
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In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed.
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Fry the eggs sunny-side up (or to your preferred doneness), seasoning lightly with salt.
4. Assemble the Huevos Rancheros:
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Spread a spoonful of refried beans on each tortilla (if using).
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Top each with a fried egg.
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Spoon warm ranchero sauce over the egg.
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Garnish with queso fresco, avocado slices, and cilantro if desired.
