Huevos rancheros are the best way to start the day! I think so, at least. After years of living in Austin, I love any breakfast made with tortillas + salsa + eggs. Huevos rancheros are one of the simplest and most delicious.
I’m sharing my easy huevos rancheros recipe below, complete with tips, variations, and ways to get ahead. I hope it becomes a staple in your rotation, and not just for breakfast. This huevos rancheros recipe makes a great lunch or dinner too!
Huevos rancheros is a Mexican breakfast dish. Its name translates to “ranch-style eggs” in English, referencing the dish’s history as a hearty breakfast for workers on Mexican farms. Today, you can find huevos rancheros on breakfast and brunch menus throughout Mexico and the United States.
In its simplest form, it consists of lightly fried corn tortillas topped with fried eggs and salsa, but many versions feature other toppings as well. I make mine with refried beans, a cooked ranchero sauce, pico de gallo, avocado, and Cotija cheese. It’s fresh, flavorful, and filling. I think you’ll love it!
Here’s what you’ll need to make this huevos rancheros recipe:
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Your first step is preparing the salsas. If you’re using the pico de gallo, prep it first. This fresh salsa is quick and easy to make by dicing tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and a jalapeño and mixing them together with lime juice and garlic. After you mix it up, pop it in the fridge to chill while you make the ranchero sauce on the stove.
Next, lightly fry the tortillas. Brush a nonstick skillet with olive oil and heat it over medium heat. Cook each tortilla for about 15 seconds per side, or until it puffs up slightly and becomes fragrant.
Then, cook the eggs. Add more oil to the skillet and fry the eggs according to my fried egg recipe. When the yolks reach your desired doneness (I love a runny yolk here!), season them with salt and pepper to taste.
Finally, assemble the huevos rancheros. Slather each tortilla with warm refried beans.
Top with some of the ranchero sauce followed by a fried egg. Layer on more of the sauce and whatever toppings you like! I always add sliced avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro, jalapeños, and Cotija cheese.
Enjoy!
To make this recipe quick and easy to assemble, prepare some of the components in advance.
If you love this recipe, try one of these Mexican or Tex Mex breakfast dishes next:
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