Description
Skillet Huevos Rancheros is a hearty and flavorful Mexican-inspired breakfast featuring fried eggs on warm tortillas, topped with a zesty tomato-chili sauce and finished with cheese, beans, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 4 corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup ranchero sauce or salsa (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: hot sauce, sour cream, lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Lightly fry the tortillas one at a time until warm and slightly crispy, about 1 minute per side. Set aside and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, warm the black beans for 2–3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook to desired doneness, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- While eggs cook, warm the ranchero sauce in a separate small pan or microwave.
- To assemble, place tortillas on plates, top each with black beans, a fried egg, and a spoonful of ranchero sauce.
- Garnish with crumbled cheese, cilantro, avocado slices, and any additional toppings you like.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sautéed onions or jalapeños to the beans.
- Use flour tortillas if preferred.
- This dish is easily customizable—add chorizo or swap out cheese varieties as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 eggs with tortillas and toppings
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 370mg