Huevos Rancheros

Ingredients

• For the Sauce:
• 2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
• 0.5 small onion, finely diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 ají dulce or jalapeño, finely chopped (adjust for spice level)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• For the Huevos Rancheros:
• 4 corn tortillas
• 4 large eggs
• 0.5 cup refried beans, warm
• 0.5 cup queso fresco or crumbled cotija cheese
• 0.5 avocado, sliced
• 0.5 cup salsa verde (*optional but adds extra depth*)
• 2 tbsp Mexican crema or sour cream
• 1 tbsp butter or oil for frying

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Prepare the Sauce
2. 2Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and ají dulce until fragrant. 🌿
3. 3Stir in tomato paste, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chopped tomatoes and broth, then simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Finish with fresh cilantro. 🍅✨
4. 42️⃣ Crisp the Tortillas
5. 5Heat a little oil in another pan and fry the corn tortillas until slightly crispy but still pliable. 🌮
6. 6Set aside on paper towels to drain excess oil.
7. 73️⃣ Cook the Eggs
8. 8In the same pan, melt butter over low heat. Crack in the eggs and cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny. 🍳
9. 94️⃣ Assemble the Huevos Rancheros
10. 10Spread a layer of warm refried beans on each crispy tortilla. 🌮
11. 11Place a fried egg on top and spoon the rich tomato sauce generously over it. 🥚🔥
12. 125️⃣ Garnish & Serve
13. 13Sprinkle with queso fresco, drizzle with crema, and top with avocado slices. 🥑🧀
14. 14Serve with a side of salsa verde and lime wedges for extra zest. 🌶️🍋