Huevos Rancheros is a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican breakfast dish that consists of eggs, salsa, and tortillas! It's a perfect way to start your day with a protein-rich and flavorful meal! Here's a recipe for making huevos rancheros and some tips to make it more authentic and delicious!
In a medium-sized skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and jalapeño pepper, and then sauté until the onion is translucent.
2 tablespoon olive oil, ½ medium yellow onion, 2 teaspoon garlic, 1 medium jalapeno
Add the canned diced tomatoes, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and ground black pepper to the skillet. Stir and cook for about 10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
1 cup diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper
While the sauce is cooking, heat the tortillas in the oven for 5-10 minutes or until they are warm and slightly crispy.
4 corn tortillas
Crack the eggs into the skillet, one at a time, over the sauce. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the whites are set.
4 large eggs
To assemble the huevos rancheros, place a tortilla on a plate and top it with an egg and some of the tomato sauce mixture. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, eggs, and sauce.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
¼ cup cilantro
Notes
Use fresh ingredients like fresh tomatoes, onions, and peppers. It'll make a huge difference in the flavor and texture of the dish.
Huevos Rancheros is supposed to be a spicy dish, so don't be afraid to add more jalapeño peppers or chipotle powder for extra heat.
If you can, use authentic Mexican corn tortillas. They have a more robust and authentic flavor than pre-packaged tortillas.
To make Huevos Rancheros more authentic, add a side of refried beans to your plate. Not only will it make the dish more filling, but it's a traditional Mexican breakfast side.
Adding a sprinkle of fresh cilantro on top of the Huevos Rancheros will add a fresh flavor and some color to the dish.
To store: Place any leftovers into a sealed container and store them in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. For best results, don't store the eggs and just add in some fresh eggs when reheating.
To reheat: Heat up your leftover huevos rancheros on the stovetop over medium heat with a light drizzle of olive oil.