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- 1
Make ranchera sauce
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeño, cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer 15 minutes until thickened.
- 2
Prepare tortillas and beans
Char tortillas directly over gas flame or in dry skillet until lightly charred. Warm refried beans in small pot or microwave.
- 3
Fry eggs
In separate skillet, fry eggs sunny-side up or over-easy.
- 4
Assemble
For each serving: spread warm refried beans on 2 tortillas, top each with a fried egg, and spoon ranchera sauce over eggs.
- 5
Garnish
Top with crumbled queso fresco, fresh cilantro, and avocado slices. Serve immediately.
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Huevos Rancheros
Created by: Gather
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt and pepper
- 8 corn tortillas
- 15 oz refried beans
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- avocado slices
Instructions
- Make ranchera sauceHeat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeño, cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer 15 minutes until thickened.
- Prepare tortillas and beansChar tortillas directly over gas flame or in dry skillet until lightly charred. Warm refried beans in small pot or microwave.
- Fry eggsIn separate skillet, fry eggs sunny-side up or over-easy.
- AssembleFor each serving: spread warm refried beans on 2 tortillas, top each with a fried egg, and spoon ranchera sauce over eggs.
- GarnishTop with crumbled queso fresco, fresh cilantro, and avocado slices. Serve immediately.
Notes & Tips
Huevos rancheros means "rancher's eggs" - a hearty Mexican breakfast! The ranchera sauce can be made ahead. Some versions layer everything; others serve it side by side.