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How to Make Breakfast Huevos Rancheros - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something special about starting your day with a hearty and flavorful breakfast, and one dish that's guaranteed to satisfy your morning cravings is Huevos Rancheros. This classic Mexican dish is an absolute crowd-pleaser, with its bold flavors and comforting elements. The combination of crispy tortillas, savory beans, zesty salsa, and perfectly cooked eggs make it a go-to breakfast option for many people.

What's even better is that Huevos Rancheros is incredibly versatile, allo...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ cup chopped yellow onion
  • ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 corn tortillas
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 (14 ounce) can refried beans, heated
  • ¾ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, or to taste
  • ½ avocado, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 huevos rancheros

  • Heat 1/2 of the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes more. Set salsa aside.
  • Heat about 1 teaspoon oil in a pan. Add tortillas one at a time; cook until heated through, about 20 seconds each. Keep warm.
  • Heat remaining oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Pour in eggs. Cook until set to your desired consistency, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Spread a thin layer of refried beans onto each tortilla. Add a spoonful of salsa. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Add a fried egg and sprinkle some more cheese, chopped jalapeno, and cilantro on top. Serve immediately with avocado and remaining refried beans and cheese on the side.

    • Nutrition

    451 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 218mg
    • Sodium: 614mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 259mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 669mg

    Categories

    Egg recipes
    Tortilla recipes
    Black bean recipes
    Salsa recipes
    Cheese recipes