Simple Huevos Rancheros Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Huevos rancheros is a delicious savory breakfast made with fried tortillas, a tomato-based ranchero sauce, fried eggs, and black beans.

Prep 15

Cook 20

Total 35

Fat 33

Carbs 46

Protein 29

Yield

Heat a medium skillet over medium/high heat and add olive oil.
When the olive oil is fragrant, add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Next add the rotel, chipotles in adobo, chicken broth, and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil and then turn heat to low and let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
Pour the simmered sauce into a bowl and add ½ cup of minced cilantro.
With an immersion blender blend until smooth.
Stir in lime juice and serve.

Add the can of black beans with the liquid and taco seasoning into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium/low and cover with the lid and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat and add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil.
Add 1-2 tortillas and fry them until golden brown on both sides. About 3-4 minutes.
Wrap the finished tortillas in a kitchen towel until you are ready to serve.
Heat a separate skillet over medium heat and prepare your eggs to your liking (we recommend either fried or scrambled).
To assemble; start with a corn tortilla on your plate. Sprinkle on about 1-2 tablespoons of shredded cheese, spoon on some black beans, and serve with an egg on top of the black beans. Drizzle the ranchero sauce on top and enjoy!

The ranchero sauce can easily be made the night before. To reheat use a microwave or cook on low on the stove.
You could sub chorizo for the black beans or add it to make a heartier breakfast.
Traditionally the dish is served with fried eggs, but if you scramble them with salsa it is called huevos a la Mexicana.
If you prefer flour tortillas, skip steps 3-5.
The corn tortillas can be cooked to your liking. If you fry them longer they will turn into more of a crispy tostada. The way we have listed should make a crispy but chewy tortilla.