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Easy Huevos Rancheros Recipe cooked in a cast iron skillet.
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Easy Huevos Rancheros Recipe

This Easy Huevos Rancheros Recipe is just excellent.  Perfect breakfast anytime with fresh homemade Ranchero Sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 2
Calories: 310kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 4 corn tortillas
  • 2 Tablespoons oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 garlic clove peeled and finely chopped

OPTIONAL

  • 1 lime
  • queso fresco crumbled
  • sausages
  • avocado cubes

RANCHERO SAUCE

  • 4 tomatoes roasted
  • 1-2 serrano peppers stems removed, roasted
  • ½ medium onion chopped
  • 1 garlic clove peeled
  • 3 tablespoon fresh cilantro

Instructions

Roast Tomatoes and Serrano Peppers

  • Rinse tomatoes and serrano peppers. On a tray or aluminum foil, roast in the oven for 10-15 minutes until somewhat charred on top. Turning over half way through cooking.

Saute Onions and Garlic

  • While they are roasting, add the oil to a skillet and saute the chopped onion over medium heat until translucent.
  • Add chopped garlic and cook for another minute.Turn off heat on stove.

Blend

  • Remove tomatoes and serrano peppers from the oven. Remove stems from serrano peppers and seeds if you want less heat.
  • Blend together in a food chopper or blender with garlic and cilantro until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour over onions and garlic in skillet. Cook over medium to lower heat for a few minutes until sauce thickens a little. Bring heat to a simmer.

Tortillas and Eggs

  • In a skillet over medium heat, sprinkle oil and heat corn tortillas on both sides. Add eggs on top of tortillas and cook eggs to your liking. Add sauce on top of eggs. Sprinkle a little bit of fresh lime juice (optional). Serve immediately. Enjoy!
    Note: Serve with sausages, avocado and queso fresco if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 2g | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 327mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 875mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2595IU | Vitamin C: 47.8mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 3mg