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Classic Huevos Rancheros for Breakfast or Brunch

By Jeff Misenti

Huevos rancheros with red beans
Credit: Adobe Stock
Huevos rancheros with red beans. Credit: Adobe Stock

Difficulty Level: easy

15 min Prep
20 min Cook
35 min Total
2 Servings

If you’ve never had huevos rancheros for breakfast or brunch, add it to your to-cook list now. It’s a delicious classic Mexican dish that combines crisp corn tortillas, warm beans, fried eggs, and fresh salsa. It sounds simple, but it’s hearty and full of flavor, with some heat if you add jalapeños.

One of the reasons this recipe is so great is because of the textures. The tortillas bring some crunch, the beans add a softer texture with a bit of bite, and the eggs are soft and rich.

Once topped with salsa, avocado, cheese, and anything else you enjoy, it’s an explosion of flavor that is perfect for waking the taste buds at breakfast or tantalizing them at brunch. Find out more about this delicious dish below.

Huevos Rancheros Ingredients

  • 4 corn tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 1 cup of canned black or red beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup of tomato salsa
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Slices of jalapeños for heat (optional).

Huevos Rancheros Instructions

  1. Set your oven to 200°F so the tortillas can stay warm while you prepare the rest of the dish.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Fry each corn tortilla for 1 minute on each side, until lightly golden and to add a little crisp.
  4. Move the cooked tortillas to a baking sheet and place them in the oven to keep warm.
  5. Using the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Lower the heat to medium and add the beans.
  6. Cook the beans until they are heated through, then season them with salt and pepper. Keep them warm over a low heat.
  7. In another nonstick skillet, cook the eggs sunny-side up. A soft yolk is the traditional choice for this dish but cook them however you prefer.
  8. To serve, place two warm tortillas on each plate.
  9. Spoon the beans over the tortillas, place one egg on each tortilla, and add tomato salsa over the top.
  10. Finish with avocado slices, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, and jalapeños slices (optional).
  11. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 350cal
Carbohydrate: 35g
Protein: 12g
Fat: 20g
Cholesterol: – -mg
Sodium: – -mg