Mexican · Breakfast · Easy
Huevos Rancheros
0.0 (0 ratings)- Total
- 35 min
- Prep
- 15 min
- Serves
- 4
- Calories
- 315
Warm tortillas carry black beans and skillet eggs beneath a spoonful of tomato-jalapeno sauce. The edges stay crisp against the soft filling.
A cooked tomato sauce gives Huevos Rancheros a warmer, rounder flavor than spooning cold salsa over the eggs. The beans make the tortillas substantial enough to support the topping without hiding their corn flavor.
Warm each tortilla just until flexible with lightly crisp edges. Keep the sauce at a gentle simmer while the eggs cook, then assemble the plates immediately so the tortillas hold their texture.
Method
Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion and jalapeno for until soft, then add garlic and cumin and cook for .
Stir in the canned tomatoes and salt. Simmer for until thickened and spoonable.
Meanwhile, warm the black beans with the water in a small saucepan over low heat for . Mash lightly and keep warm.
Brush a large nonstick skillet with 1 tsp of the remaining oil. Toast the corn tortillas over medium heat for per side, working in pairs, until flexible with crisp spots.
Add the remaining oil to the skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the eggs for , flip and cook for until the whites and yolks are set.
Spread the beans over the tortillas, add the eggs and spoon over the sauce. Scatter with cilantro.
Forkue tips
- Leave part of each egg uncovered by sauce so the warm tortilla and browned egg edges stay distinct.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate sauce and beans separately for 4 days; both freeze for 2 months. Warm tortillas and cook eggs fresh, since assembled leftovers quickly become soft.
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Huevos Rancheros: FAQ
Can I use canned refried beans?
Yes. Warm them until spreadable and use them instead of the black beans and water. Their salt level varies, so taste before assembly.
How spicy is the sauce?
One seeded jalapeno gives a gentle heat in most batches. Leave it out for a mild sauce or keep some seeds for a hotter finish.
How do I store and reheat Huevos Rancheros?
Refrigerate sauce and beans separately for 4 days; both freeze for 2 months. Warm tortillas and cook eggs fresh, since assembled leftovers quickly become soft.
How long does Huevos Rancheros take?
About 35 min in total: 15 min prep and 20 min cooking.
What do I need to make Huevos Rancheros?
The key ingredients are corn tortillas, eggs, black beans, onion, jalapeno and garlic, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Huevos Rancheros?
Leave part of each egg uncovered by sauce so the warm tortilla and browned egg edges stay distinct.
