Huevos Rancheros
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Vegetarian Gluten-free Mexican

Huevos Rancheros

A classic Mexican breakfast of crisp corn tortillas, gently fried eggs, and a warm, rustic tomato-chile ranchero sauce. Creamy avocado and fresh cilantro balance the sauce's bright acidity and mild heat.

40 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Blend the tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeño, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt until mostly smooth, retaining a little texture.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Pour in the tomato mixture and bring it to a gentle simmer. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until darker, fragrant, and thick enough to coat a spoon.
Rustic tomato ranchero sauce simmering in a skillet AI-generated image
3
While the sauce simmers, heat a separate large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush or swirl in 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil and fry the tortillas one at a time for about 30 seconds per side, until lightly crisp at the edges but still flexible. Transfer to plates.
4
Reduce the skillet heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Fry the eggs in two batches, seasoning with the remaining salt. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the whites are fully set and the yolks remain runny, or cook longer for firm yolks.
5
Spoon warm ranchero sauce over each tortilla and top each plate with two fried eggs. Finish with queso fresco, avocado, and cilantro, then serve immediately.
Huevos rancheros topped with ranchero sauce, queso fresco, avocado, and cilantro AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Simmering the tomato, onion, garlic, and chile concentrates their flavor into a spoon-coating sauce, while crisp tortillas provide a sturdy base for soft eggs and creamy garnishes.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Store the sauce separately from the tortillas, eggs, and garnishes in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Refrigerate cooked eggs promptly and use within 2 days for best quality.

How to reheat it

Reheat the sauce in a covered skillet over medium-low heat until steaming. Re-crisp tortillas in a dry skillet; eggs are best freshly cooked rather than reheated.

Nutrition / serving

513kcal
22.06 gprotein
36.51 gcarbs
32.75 gfat
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Published 20 Aug 2026 · updated 20 Aug 2026