It only takes a few minutes to prepare these Huevos Rancheros. The tomato sauce can be made quickly. Apart from the sauce, all you need to do is fry a tortilla, cook an egg, and add your preferred cheese. You can also consider adding refried beans and a choice of meat like chorizo, bacon, or ham. It’s delicious! Who wouldn’t love the combination of a flavorful sauce, corn tortillas, and a sunny-side-up egg?
What is a huevos rancheros?
A dictionary defines it as a meal consisting of eggs cooked by frying or poaching, served on a tortilla with a tangy tomato sauce. Variations include the addition of black beans, the familiar refried beans, and diverse sauces such as New Mexico’s Green Chile. In Mexico, they are also accompanied by various meats and cheeses, and the sauce preparation can vary.
What are the required ingredients for the recipe?
- Roma tomatoes
- Jalapenos
- Serranos
- white onions
- salt
- fresh garlic
- beans of your choice (pinto or black beans)
- meat of your choice (chorizo, ham, bacon are examples)_
- eggs
- corn tortillas
- oil
What a out the refried beans?
Here is my recipe for beans for the refried bean portion. I honestly prefer making my own rather than using the canned. Easy Refried Beans from Homemade Pinto Beans. One thing I did do different on this recipe is before I added my cooked beans to the skillet I sauteed a little onion in the oil and added some chile de arbol for added flavor.
Here’s another recipe for huevos rancheros New Mexico style: Love New Mexico Red Chile Huevos Rancheros
Want another similar recipe? Try these easy Entomatadas with Fried Egg https://the2spoons.com/delicious-entomatadas-for-breakfast-or-anytime/
I used Cotija Fresco. It’s a salty crumbly cheese, perfect for this dish and for that matter enchiladas and other Mexican dishes.
https://www.heb.com/product-detail/cacique-ranchero-queso-fresco/185664
Here is the recipe for this delicious breakfast! Hope you try them soon!
Huevos Rancheros
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs roma tomatoes (about 7)
- 1/2 white onion (1/4 to remain whole, 1/4 diced)
- 1-2 jalapeno, whole
- 1-2 serrano (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- pinch of salt
- 4 eggs for frying
- 4 corn tortillas
- oil
- Queso Fresco cheese or cheese of your choice.
- refried beans (recipe in content of the post)
Instructions
- On a comal or griddle that has been heated to medium high add a piece of aluminum foil for easy clean up then add your roma tomatoes, 1/4 of the onion that was not diced and the chiles. Depending on your heat tolerance add the jalapenos and serranos. I didn't add the serrano this time because they are sometimes hot, but they add excellent flavor. Experiment. Add a little of both. Roast the tomatoes, onion and chiles until they are charred, turning them periodically to char them a little on all sides.
- When you have reached your desired amount of char, remove the chiles to a cutting board and chop up in large chunks and add to a blender along with the garlic, the 1/4 charred onion and a pinch of salt. Remove the tomatoes and add to a bowl. Blend the chile, onion , garlic and salt mixture, then add the tomatoes. Pulse or blend to a smooth consistency.
- In a skillet add a couple tablespoons of oil and add the diced onions. Saute for a few minutes, then add your tomato mixture. Simmer for about 10 minutes,
- While your tomato sauce is simmering, heat your refried beans. In another skillet heat a little oil and fry your tortilla to your liking For me they either have to be just softened or fried crispy because in between I think they can be a little tough. Drain them on a paper towel. In the same skillet add your egg and baste with a spoon to cook the whites to your desired doneness. Continue to baste if you like your yolk medium cooked. I like them sunny side up for presentation, but please cook them to your liking.
- To assemble: Ladle a little of the sauce into a bowl or a plate, Top with your tortilla. To the tortilla add the refried beans, If you are adding chorizo or other meats, top your beans with that. Then add your egg. Finish the dish with a good ladle of the sauce and top with cheese and some avocado.