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Huevos Rancheros

This Huevos Rancheros is fried eggs on crisp tortillas with warm ranchero salsa. Keeping the oil at the right temperature is what separates crisp, greaseless results from soggy ones.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 25 min Total: 30 min

30Minutes

4Servings

4.7Rating

EasyLevel

Why you'll love this recipe

Ready in about 30 minutes from start to finish.
The components can be made ahead and reheated without losing quality.
Built for contrast -- a crisp exterior with a tender, juicy interior.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

4 corn tortillas
4 eggs
3 tbsp oil
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1/2 onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 jalapeno minced
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 cup refried beans, warmed
salt

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

190Calories

7gFat

21gCarbs

11gProtein

Estimated from the ingredients above; actual values vary by brand and exact measurements.

Method

Step 1
Make the salsa: heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, cook the onion, jalapeno, and garlic 3 minutes, then add the tomatoes and cumin. Simmer 8 minutes and season with salt.
Step 2
In another pan, heat the remaining oil and lightly fry each tortilla 30 seconds per side until warm and slightly crisp. Keep warm.
Step 3
Fry the eggs in the same pan to your liking, sunny-side up or over-easy.
Step 4
Spread refried beans on each tortilla and set a fried egg on top.
Step 5
Spoon the warm ranchero salsa over the eggs and serve right away.

Cook's tips

Keep the oil between batches at the target temperature; frying too many pieces at once cools the oil and makes the coating greasy instead of crisp.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Taste and adjust the seasoning right before serving -- salt levels vary a lot between brands of broth, sauce, and canned goods.

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