Description
Huevos Rancheros is a vibrant and flavorful Mexican dish that combines sunny-side-up eggs atop crispy corn tortillas, all smothered in a rich, spicy tomato sauce. This delightful recipe brings the essence of a festive brunch to your table, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. With its customizable toppings and colorful presentation, Huevos Rancheros is sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 4 corn tortillas
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped (seeds removed for milder flavor)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- 1/2 cup queso fresco or shredded cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping onions and jalapeños, mincing garlic, and draining tomatoes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until soft. Add garlic and jalapeño; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juices; simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- In another skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and fry each tortilla until golden brown and crispy.
- Crack eggs into the same pan used for the tortillas; cook until whites are set but yolks remain runny (about 2–3 minutes).
- Assemble by placing a tortilla on each plate, topping with the tomato mixture and an egg. Garnish with cilantro, avocado slices if desired, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 370mg