Description
Huevos rancheros bring spicy Mexican breakfast magic straight to your kitchen table, where crispy tortillas cradle runny eggs and zesty salsa. Grab some fresh ingredients, and savor this classic morning feast that’ll wake up your taste buds with bold, satisfying flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 4 corn tortillas
- 2 medium vine tomatoes
- 1 small onion
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup canned chopped green chilies
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- 4 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1 teaspoon oil
- Olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon cumin
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Heat 1 tsp oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Saute 1 small diced onion until translucent, stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes.
- Add 2 diced vine tomatoes, ¼ cup chopped green chilies, ⅛ tsp cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper. Simmer the mixture for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep warm after cooking.
- Lightly spray 4 corn tortillas with olive oil on both sides. Heat in a non-stick skillet at 375°F for 1-2 minutes per side until crispy and bubbling.
- Reduce skillet heat to 325°F. Spray additional olive oil and carefully crack 4 large eggs into the pan. Season eggs with salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes until egg whites are fully set.
- Position 2 crispy tortillas on each serving plate. Spread half the warm tomato mixture over tortillas.
- Gently place 2 fried eggs on top of each tortilla base. Scatter ½ cup shredded lettuce across the eggs.
- Sprinkle 4 tbsp crumbled cotija cheese over the eggs. Garnish with 2 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro before serving immediately.
Notes
- Aim for crispy tortillas by using a non-stick skillet and lightly spraying with olive oil, ensuring they develop those perfect air bubbles.
- Adjust egg cooking time based on personal preference – sunny-side-up, over-easy, or fully cooked – to match your ideal yolk consistency.
- For a vegetarian version, swap eggs with black beans or tofu, maintaining the protein-rich profile of the dish.
- Customize heat levels by choosing mild or spicy green chilies, and add hot sauce on the side for those who enjoy extra kick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 203 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg