Authentic Huevos Rancheros
A classic Mexican breakfast featuring crispy corn tortillas, warm refried beans, fried eggs, and a signature spicy ranchero sauce topped with fresh avocado and Cotija cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
4 corn tortillas
4 large eggs
1 cup refried beans, warmed
1 cup ranchero sauce (homemade or high-quality store-bought)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese or feta
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
1.Warm the refried beans in a small pot over low heat.
2.Heat oil in a skillet and lightly fry tortillas until slightly crisp; set aside.
3.In the same skillet, fry eggs to your desired doneness (sunny-side up is best).
4.Spread a layer of beans on each tortilla and top with one fried egg.
5.Spoon warm ranchero sauce over the eggs.
6.Garnish with avocado, cheese, and cilantro, then serve immediately.
Notes
For extra heat, add extra sliced jalapeños on top.
To keep it vegan, use a tofu scramble instead of eggs.
Ensure your tortillas are corn-based for the most authentic flavor and texture.