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Huevos Rancheros
RCI-BF.001.0072.002

Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Rancheros (Spanish for "eggs ranch-style") is a traditional Mexican country breakfast that is

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

  • vegetable oil
    1/4 cup
  • onion
    chopped
    1 medium
  • tomatoes
    peeled and finely chopped
    2 large
  • serrano pepper minced
    1 unit
  • chopped cilantro
    1 tbsp
  • salt
    1/2 tsp
  • pepper
    1/8 tsp
  • corn tortillas
    4 unit
  • eggs
    4 unit
  • crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
    1/4 cup
  • refried beans
    canned or homemade
    2 cups

Method

1
Over medium heat warm up 2 tbsp of oil.
2
Include onion and cook so it browns, ~4 min.
3
Include chopped tomatoes, serrano pepper, cilantro, 1/4 tsp salt, pepper.
4
Bring to boil.
5
Reduce heat, cover and leave to simmer for ~10 min.
6
Warm 2 tbsp oil in another pan over medium heat.
7
Include tortillas, single, cook for ~20 seconds per side.
8
Place on paper towels to soak up excess oils.
9
Cook eggs sunnyside up style.
10
Season eggs with 1/4 tsp salt.
11
Serve one tortilla, top with one egg, top with hot tomato sauce and sprinkle with cheese.
12
Traditional sides are hot refried beans on the plate as well.