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Huevos Rancheros
Warm corn tortillas, refried beans, salsa, and fried eggs with avocado — breakfast worth eating again for dinner.
DifficultyEasyTotal time25 minServes4
Overview
Prep15 min
Cook10 min
Total25 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy
Ingredients
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Skillet
Method
01
Warm the beans
Warm the refried beans in a small saucepan.
02
Heat the salsa
Heat the salsa separately.
03
Warm the tortillas
Warm or lightly toast the corn tortillas.
04
Fry the eggs
Fry the eggs until the whites are set but the yolks remain soft.
05
Spread the beans
Spread refried beans over each tortilla.
06
Add the salsa
Spoon salsa over the beans.
07
Top with eggs
Top with fried eggs.
08
Add the toppings
Add avocado, cilantro, jalapeño, and Cotija if using.
09
Serve
Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Tips
NoteKeep the yolks soft if you can. Once they break into the beans and salsa, they become part of the sauce.
NoteI also warm the tortillas right before assembling so they stay flexible.
Nutrition
AllergensEggs; Dairy if using cheese
Storage
Best freshAssemble and eat right away; the components can be prepped ahead but the eggs should be fried to order.
Frequently asked
Can I use store-bought salsa?+
Absolutely — a good tomatillo or roasted tomato salsa works beautifully here.
How do I make it vegan?+
Swap the fried eggs for seasoned black beans or crumbled tofu and skip the Cotija.
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