# Huevos Rancheros Could Be the Best Breakfast Available
Fried eggs, warm crunchy tortillas, refried beans, and salsa blend in a delightful mix of flavors and textures. Utterly satisfying and truly the finest way to begin the day.
Similar to many cherished breakfasts, there are numerous ways to prepare huevos rancheros, and each family has its unique method. However, all huevos rancheros plates feature sunny side up eggs, salsa, and tortillas. This version is our ultimate huevos rancheros, and it’s definitely one of my all-time favorite breakfasts. Crafting huevos rancheros from scratch is among the most gratifying breakfasts you can whip up, and it’s incredibly easy, whether you opt for freshly made or store-bought salsa.
## What Are Huevos Rancheros?
Huevos rancheros is a traditional Mexican breakfast that includes lightly fried tortillas, refried beans, sunny side up eggs, and salsa. It can range from spicy to mild and can be enhanced with cheese, avocados, cilantro, and various other toppings. The term huevos rancheros translates to “ranch style eggs,” and fundamentally, it’s a wonderfully hearty breakfast that ranch or farm workers consumed to sustain their energy throughout the day.
## How to Prepare Huevos Rancheros
Most excellent breakfast dishes, such as French toast or chilaquiles, cleverly utilize leftovers in a fresh way, and huevos rancheros fits this description perfectly. It excels in two aspects. First, you’re making use of ingredients already present in your refrigerator. Secondly, since many of the elements are pre-prepared, it allows for a quicker breakfast preparation. Naturally, you can also take the more intricate approach and make everything entirely from scratch. I’ll outline both methods so you can pick your own huevos rancheros journey.
1. **Prepare the salsa.** In a saucepan, lightly sauté diced onions and incorporate fire-roasted tomatoes, minced chiles, broth, cumin, and oregano. Allow to simmer until slightly thickened and aromatic.
2. **Crisp the tortillas.** Lightly fry the tortillas in hot oil until golden and crunchy at the edges.
3. **Cook the eggs.** Fry the eggs sunny side up, ensuring firm whites and creamy yolks.
4. **Assemble.** Arrange the crispy tortillas and ladle some warm salsa over them.
5. **Place a fried egg** on top and add even more salsa.
6. **Top with a sprinkle of queso fresco** and cilantro and serve with a side of refried beans.
7. **Dig in.** Make sure to savor a bit of everything: crispy tortilla, savory salsa, and creamy egg!
## Ingredients for Huevos Rancheros
### Salsa
Salsa translates to sauce in Spanish, and for huevos rancheros, you can use your preferred sauce, whether store-bought or homemade. A simple homemade ranchero salsa can be created using canned fire-roasted tomatoes, onion, and roasted green chile simmered in chicken broth, but store-bought salsa is also acceptable. The salsa can be roja (red), verde (green), or a combination of both (divorciados/Christmas).
### Beans
Refried beans are optional but frequently included on the plate, either atop the tortillas or served on the side. If you wish to indulge, you can make your own refried beans, utilize leftover beans from your fridge, or simply use store-bought.
### Tortillas
Huevos rancheros is typically served with small corn tortillas lightly fried into tostadas, but if you only have flour tortillas, those will work as well. Frying your own corn tortillas at home elevates this dish and gives you control over their crispiness and softness.
### Eggs
Huevos would not exist without eggs! Sunny side up is classic.
### Toppings and Sides
– Avocados (sliced or as guacamole)
– Cheese (Queso Fresco is ideal)
– Mexican rice
– Pico de gallo
– Sliced jalapeños
– Cilantro
– Carnitas
– Barbacoa
– Birria
You can keep it simple or make it as elaborate as desired!
## Huevos Rancheros Recipe
### Ingredients
– 2 tbsp neutral oil
– 8 small corn tortillas
– 1/4 medium onion, chopped
– 14.5 oz fire-roasted tomatoes (1 can)
– 1/4 cup roasted green chile or 1 jalapeno, chopped
– 1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth, no sodium preferred
– 1 tsp oregano (Mexican preferred)
– 1/2 tsp ground cumin
– 2 cups refried beans (optional)
– 8 eggs
– 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
– 2 tbsp queso fresco, crumbled
### Instructions
1. Add approximately 1