Huevos Rancheros (Easy & Authentic) Recipe
Enjoy a classic Mexican breakfast with this easy and authentic Huevos Rancheros recipe. Crispy tortillas are topped with warm refried beans, perfectly fried eggs, vibrant ranchero sauce, and fresh garnishes including cilantro, cotija cheese, and avocado slices, making for a flavorful and satisfying meal in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Base
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 (6-inch) tortillas
- 1 cup refried beans (warmed)
Eggs and Sauce
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup ranchero sauce
Garnishes
- 2 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese
- ½ avocado (sliced)
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Crisp the tortilla. Heat the avocado or olive oil in a small to medium skillet over medium heat. Add a tortilla and cook for about 30 seconds on each side until it becomes slightly crispy. Use tongs to transfer the tortilla to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat with the second tortilla.
- Fry the eggs. In the same skillet, crack both eggs and fry them until cooked to your preferred level of doneness, whether sunny side up, over easy, or fully cooked through.
- Layer the huevos rancheros. Place the crispy tortillas on individual plates. Spread a generous layer of warmed refried beans on each tortilla, then top with a fried egg. Drizzle the ranchero sauce evenly over the eggs and beans.
- Garnish and serve. Season the eggs with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Sprinkle the chopped cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese over each serving and add the sliced avocado on the side or atop the dish. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For spicier ranchero sauce, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to taste.
- Use corn tortillas for a traditional flavor, but flour tortillas can be substituted if preferred.
- Warm your refried beans before spreading to ensure they are pleasantly hot.
- Adjust egg doneness based on your preference for runny or firm yolks.
- To make this recipe vegetarian-friendly, ensure the refried beans do not contain lard.
