Classic Huevos Rancheros

Crispy tortillas, runny eggs, and bold ranchero sauce.

Classic huevos rancheros is a satisfying Mexican morning staple built on crisp-chewy corn tortillas layered with savory refried beans and sunny-side up eggs. A quick simmered sauce made with fire-roasted tomatoes and jalapeño ties everything together with vibrant heat. It is a hearty, flavorful breakfast that comes together effortlessly in under thirty minutes.

Ingredients

• 4 corn tortillas
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup warm refried black beans
• 1 cup canned crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1/2 small white onion, finely diced
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 avocado, sliced
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1. Sauté onion, jalapeño, and garlic in one tablespoon oil until soft.
2. Add crushed tomatoes and salt; simmer for five minutes until thickened.
3. Heat remaining oil in a skillet and lightly fry tortillas until crisp.
4. Fry eggs in the same skillet to sunny-side up perfection.
5. Spread warm refried beans evenly over each crispy tortilla.
6. Top each with a fried egg and warm ranchero sauce.
7. Garnish with cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, and avocado slices.

Nutrition

This recipe works out to about 668 calories per serving. For the full breakdown, protein, carbs, and fat included, save it in the Forkful app: nutrition is calculated automatically from the ingredient list.

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