Huevos Rancheros Recipe
Huevos Rancheros is a vibrant Mexican breakfast dish featuring crispy tortillas layered with creamy refried beans, zesty ranchero sauce, and perfectly fried eggs. Finished with avocado, pico de gallo, jalapeño, Cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro, it's bold, comforting, and incredibly satisfying to start your day.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Course Brunch
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 334 kcal
- 1 cup Ranchero Sauce
- 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, thinly sliced, optional
- 1 cup Pico de Gallo, optional
- 1 cup avocado, sliced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Avocado oil, for brushing
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup Refried Beans, warmed
- 4 Fried Eggs
- 4 corn tortillas
- 2 tbsp Cotija cheese, optional
Prepare the ranchero sauce using your preferred recipe.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and brush it with avocado oil.
Add one tortilla at a time, cooking each for about 15 seconds per side until slightly puffed and aromatic.
Repeat with all tortillas, brushing the pan with more oil as needed.
Fry the eggs to your liking, seasoning the yolks with salt and pepper afterward.
To assemble the dish, place a cooked tortilla on a plate, spread on a layer of refried beans, and spoon some ranchero sauce over it.
Add a fried egg on top, followed by additional sauce, avocado slices, and pico de gallo if using.
Garnish with cilantro, jalapeño slices, and a sprinkle of Cotija cheese before serving.
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For an extra-crispy tortilla base, cook tortillas in a dry skillet for longer until golden brown.
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Warm the refried beans slightly to make them easier to spread and enhance flavor.
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If your eggs stick, try cracking them into a small bowl before sliding them into the pan.
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Freshly made pico de gallo adds brightness—consider including lime juice for extra zing.