Description
This Skillet Huevos Rancheros recipe is a delicious and satisfying Mexican breakfast dish that is easy to make on a stovetop. With flavorful tomato sauce, runny eggs, and a variety of toppings, it’s a perfect way to start your day.
Ingredients
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Main Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes or fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 corn tortillas
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion and jalapeño, add garlic, tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Cook the Tortillas: Warm tortillas in the sauce, then create wells for eggs.
- Cook the Eggs: Crack eggs into the wells, cover, and cook until desired doneness.
- Finish and Serve: Top with cheese, cilantro, avocado slices, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For crispier tortillas, fry them separately and place under the eggs before serving.
- Add black beans or chorizo for extra protein.
- Try salsa verde instead of tomatoes for a zesty variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 eggs with tortillas
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
