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Classic Mexican Huevos Rancheros

Traditional fried eggs on corn tortillas with a chunky tomato-chili salsa.

Classic Mexican Huevos Rancheros

Total

25 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

3

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Servings

Recipe serves 3

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Corn tortillas
  • 4 pieces Large eggs
  • 3 pieces Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 0.5 cup White onion, finely diced
  • 1 piece Jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Refried beans, warmed
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat one tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion, jalapeño, and garlic until softened.

  2. 2

    Add the chopped tomatoes and salt to the skillet, simmering for about 10 minutes until the salsa thickens into a chunky sauce.

  3. 3

    In a separate small frying pan, heat a thin layer of oil and lightly fry each corn tortilla for 30 seconds per side until soft but slightly crisp around the edges.

  4. 4

    Drain the tortillas on paper towels and place two on each serving plate.

  5. 5

    Spread a thin layer of warm refried beans over each fried tortilla.

  6. 6

    In the same frying pan used for tortillas, fry the eggs sunny-side up or over-easy according to your preference.

  7. 7

    Place one fried egg carefully on top of each bean-covered tortilla.

  8. 8

    Spoon the warm tomato-chili salsa generously over the eggs and garnish with fresh cilantro.

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