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    Home » Breakfast » Huevos Rancheros

    Published: Sep 23, 2013 · Modified: Sep 9, 2019 by Lisa Johnson

    Huevos Rancheros

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    folded, crispy tortillas surround fried eggs, avocado and rancheros sauce on a green plate sitting on a red placemat

    I think I have found my favorite breakfast meal.....ever! I have heard of Huevos Rancheros, but I had never tried them before. Oh wow...they are amazing!! This sauce is so good, that I have used it to top Eggs in a Basket and Chicken Nachos!

    folded, crispy tortillas surround fried eggs, avocado and rancheros sauce on a green plate sitting on a red placemat

    Now I told you the other day, that I made these two different ways. The photo above is the pureed sauce Lisa version with soft tortillas, because I am a rebel and I like eating with my fingers. 🙂 The image below is the traditional Huevos Rancheros with a crispy tortilla and chunky sauce. This is what they would look like in a restaurant.....

    traditional huevos rancheros on a green plate sprinkled with chopped cilantro

    How to make Huevos Rancheros:

    Rancheros Sauce:

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and green pepper, and cook until onion is soft, about 10 minutes.

    Add the tomatoes, garlic chili paste, chicken broth, oregano, and cumin.

    Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, until reduced to about 3 cups, stirring often. Set aside.

    To make the Pureed Sauce:

    Pour sauce into a bowl and blend with an immersion blender.

    To fry the Tortillas:

    Heat 1/2 an inch of canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add one tortilla at a time.

    For soft tortillas - cook, turning once, just until soft, about 30 seconds total. Drain on a paper towel.

    For crisp tortillas - cook, turning once, until crisp and golden brown, about 1 minute total. Drain on a paper towel.

    Fry eggs, two at a time as desired. Mine are fried hard (I break the yolk and cook completely).

    To assemble Crispy Huevos Rancheros:

    Place two tortillas on a plate.

    Top each tortilla with an egg.

    Spread rancheros sauce over the eggs.

    Top with sliced avocados, chopped cilantro, shredded cheese (if desired). Serve with a knife and fork.

    Traditional Huevos Rancheros with chunky sauce and avocado slices on a green plate

    To assemble Soft Huevos Rancheros:

    Place tortillas on a plate.

    Top with eggs.

    Spread sauce on top of eggs. (I used the pureed sauce)

    Top with sliced avocado, chopped cilantro.

    Soft tortilla Huevos Rancheros with pureed sauce and avocado slices on a green plate

    Serve folded like a taco.

    Notes:

    I have mentioned many times now that I do not like chunky sauces. So, I blended the sauce with an immersion blender.....Perfect!

    orange ramekin with pureed sauce and red ramekin with chunky sauce

    • This sauce has a kick to it, so adjust the Chili Garlic Sauce according to the level of heat that you can stand!! 😉  I realize that using Chinese Garlic Chili Sauce is probably breaking some rules, but this is Iowa and I cannot find red chili sauce! Besides, this sauce is amazing. I use it in stir-fry recipes all of the time. Maybe I should have called these "Fusion Huevos Rancheros", lol.
    • Don't be afraid of the spice, it really isn't that bad with the 2 Tablespoons of Garlic Chili Sauce...and I am a whimp when it comes to spicy!! The sliced avocado does a wonderful job of balancing out the the flavors and the heat. The Tequila Sunrise was also a nice way to wash away the residual heat.

    I made these 3 different times last week, they were that good. The kids were actually teasing me about it. I am sure I will make them again in the future.....near future!

    Quick recap of our Cooking with Astrology "Libra" meal:  Margaritas, Zucchini Fritters with Pine Nut Sauce, Chicken Fajitas, and Caramel Custard.

    Todos Disfruten! (Everyone Enjoy! )

    folded, crispy tortillas surround fried eggs, avocado and rancheros sauce on a green plate sitting on a red placemat

    Huevos Rancheros

    Crispy tortillas, fried eggs, spicy rancheros sauce, and cool avocado make Huevos Rancheros the perfect breakfast meal!
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Mexican, Spanish
    Keyword: fried tortillas surround fried eggs ranchero sauce and avocado slices to create the perfect breakfast
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Calories: 484kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    Rancheros Sauce

    • 1 large yellow onion diced
    • 1 large green bell pepper diced
    • 3 Tablespoons canola oil
    • 2 cups diced tomatoes and their liquid
    • 1 ¾ cups chicken broth
    • 2 Tablespoons garlic chili paste
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

    Fried Tortillas

    • 12 small corn tortillas
    • oil for frying
    • 12 large eggs

    Garnishes

    • 2 large avocados sliced
    • chopped fresh cilantro
    • grated cheddar or Jack cheese
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    Instructions

    Rancheros Sauce:

    • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and green pepper, and cook until onion is soft, about 10 minutes.
    • Add the tomatoes, garlic chili paste, chicken broth, oregano, and cumin.
    • Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, until reduced to about 3 cups, stirring often. Set aside.

    To make the Pureed Sauce:

    • Pour sauce into a bowl and blend with an immersion blender.

    To fry the tortillas:

    • Heat 1/2 an inch of canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add one tortilla at a time.
    • For soft tortillas - cook, turning once, just until soft, about 30 seconds total. Drain on a paper towel.
    • For crisp tortillas - cook, turning once, until crisp and golden brown, about 1 minute total. Drain on a paper towel.
    • Fry eggs, two at a time as desired. Mine are fried hard (I break the yolk and cook completely).

    To assemble Crispy Huevos Rancheros:

    • Place two tortillas on a plate.
    • Top each tortilla with an egg.
    • Spread rancheros sauce over the eggs.
    • Top with sliced avocados, chopped cilantro, shredded cheese (if desired). Serve with a knife and fork.

    To assemble Soft Huevos Rancheros:

    • Place tortillas on a plate.
    • Top with eggs.
    • Spread sauce on top of eggs. (I used the pureed sauce)
    • Top with sliced avocado, chopped cilantro.
    • Serve folded like a taco. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 421mg | Sodium: 451mg | Potassium: 893mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 915IU | Vitamin C: 43.6mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 4.4mg
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    1. Danielle says

      September 23, 2013 at 5:46 pm

      Oh yum! I've never had this before, but all of the flavors together sound wonderful! Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    2. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

      September 23, 2013 at 8:33 pm

      Huevos Rancheros is actually a favorite of mine - although, I usually have it for dinner instead of breakfast 🙂 Your version looks like it totally rocks, Lisa!

      Reply
    3. tanya says

      September 24, 2013 at 4:51 am

      3 times in one week? Well then they must be good! I have always wanted to try these Lisa! I'm looking forward to trying these. I love the garlic paste!

      Reply
    4. Danni@SiloHillFarm says

      September 24, 2013 at 5:23 am

      Mexican breakfasts are my favorite! These look delish girl!

      Reply
    5. shamene@sayitwithcake says

      September 29, 2013 at 3:42 pm

      yum these look really good! Now I am craving them!

      Reply
    6. Winnie says

      September 30, 2013 at 3:52 pm

      Lisa - these look amazing!!
      Definitely for me, I just loooooove the combination of flavors that you used

      Reply
    7. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

      October 07, 2013 at 12:22 am

      I love huevos rancheros, and this version looks great, Lisa! I'll even let the Asian chili sauce slide this time 😉 Thanks for sharing this tasty dish at Saturday Night Fever!

      Reply
    8. Jen Nikolaus says

      October 07, 2013 at 4:30 pm

      Huevos Rancheros are one of my husbands favorite breakfasts but I've never made it at home! Thanks for this recipe, I'll definitely have to try it! Thanks for linking up to Saturday Night Fever - pinned!

      ~Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy

      Reply
    9. carolinaheartstrings says

      October 08, 2013 at 12:35 pm

      This looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing it. Great post too!

      Reply
    10. Catherine says

      October 08, 2013 at 1:06 pm

      Dear Lisa, These look delicious! This is my kind of breakfast too..haven't had it in ages, but now I'm craving one. Blessings, Catherine xo

      Reply
    11. Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says

      October 08, 2013 at 9:16 pm

      Huevos Rancheros is one of my favorite breakfasts! I've never tried making them on my own, but now I'll have to! Thanks for linking up to Wake up Wednesday! Pinned!!

      Reply
    12. Samantha @ Five Heart Home says

      October 11, 2013 at 7:05 pm

      I've never made Huevos Rancheros before either, Lisa...which is a travesty seeing as how I live in Texas! 😉 Yours look so amazing that I think you've inspired me to add these to my "to-make" list. Yum!

      Reply
    13. Linda says

      October 12, 2013 at 8:27 pm

      Hue os rancheros are my favorite too. I'm always checking out new ways to make them. Thanks for linking to What'd You Do This Weekend.

      Linda @ Tumbleweed Contessa

      Reply
    14. Karly says

      October 13, 2013 at 10:00 am

      So who is making this for me this morning? I love it! Thanks for linking up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!

      Reply
    15. Diane Balch says

      May 13, 2014 at 2:29 pm

      THis is great for a quick summer meal.

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        May 14, 2014 at 11:44 pm

        It is still one of my favorites!! I need to make it again. 🙂

        Reply
    16. Miz Helen says

      May 21, 2014 at 7:30 pm

      Hi Lisa,
      Your Huevos Rancheros look fantastic, I love it that you eat your rolled! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with us. Looking forward to cooking with you in France next month!
      Miz Helen

      Reply

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