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Huevos rancheros might be the greatest breakfast out there.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fried eggs, warm crispy tortillas, refried beans, and salsa come together in a beautiful medley of flavors and textures. So satisfying and truly the best way to start the day.<\/p>\n

Like most beloved breakfasts, there are many, many ways to make huevos rancheros and every family has their own way. That being said, all huevos rancheros plates include: sunny side up eggs, salsa, and tortillas. This iteration is our ultimate huevos rancheros and it\u2019s absolutely one of my all time favorite breakfasts. Making huevos rancheros from scratch is one of the most satisfying breakfasts you can make, and it’s so easy, whether you use fresh made or store bought salsa.<\/p>\n

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What are huevos rancheros?<\/h2>\n

Huevos rancheros is a Mexican breakfast that consists of lightly fried tortillas, refried beans, sunny side up eggs, and salsa. It can be spicy or mild and dressed up with cheese, avocados, cilantro, and all the extra toppings. Huevos rancheros means \u201cranch style eggs\u201d and essentially, it\u2019s a super hearty breakfast that ranch\/farm hands ate to keep up their strength throughout the day.<\/p>\n

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How to make huevos rancheros<\/h2>\n

Most great breakfast foods (just like French toast<\/a> or chilaquiles<\/a>), are a clever way to use up leftovers in a new dish and huevos rancheros is no exception. It awesome in two ways. One, because you\u2019re using up ingredients already in your fridge. And two, because many of the components are already ready, it makes getting breakfast on the table even faster. Of course, you can go the more complicated route and make everything from scratch too. I will go through both methods so you can choose your own huevos rancheros adventure.<\/p>\n

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  1. Make the salsa.<\/strong> In a sauce pan, lightly fry chopped onions and add fire roasted tomatoes, chopped chiles, broth, cumin, and oregano. Simmer until slightly thick and aromatic.<\/li>\n
  2. Fry the tortillas.<\/strong> Lightly crisp up the tortillas in hot oil until golden and crunchy on the edges.<\/li>\n
  3. Fry the eggs.<\/strong> Fry the eggs sunny side up with firm whites and creamy yolks.<\/li>\n
  4. Assemble.<\/strong> Lay out the crisp tortillas and top them with some warm salsa.<\/li>\n
  5. Add a fried egg<\/strong> and top with even more salsa.<\/li>\n
  6. Finish with a bit of queso fresco<\/strong> and cilantro and add a side of refried beans.<\/li>\n
  7. Enjoy.<\/strong> Dig in, making sure to get a bite of everything: crispy tortilla, savory salsa, and creamy egg!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Huevos rancheros ingredients<\/h2>\n

    Salsa<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Salsa means sauce in Spanish and for huevos rancheros you can use your favorite sauce of choice, either store bought or homemade. I like making a simple homemade ranchero salsa with canned fire roasted tomatoes, onion, and roasted green chile simmered in chicken broth, but store bought salsa works<\/a> too. Keep in mind, salsa here means sauce. The salsa can be either roja (red), verde (green), or both (divorciados\/Christmas). If you happen to have some rojo chile<\/a> or chile verde<\/a> leftover in your fridge, they make a delicious choice. If you\u2019re buying store bought sauce, I recommend cooking it on the stove for a little bit with some added cumin and (Mexican) oregano to deepen the flavors.<\/p>\n

    Beans<\/h3>\n

    Refried beans are optional, but often seen on the plate, either on the tortillas themselves or served on the side. They\u2019re not essential, but I love the combination of creamy beans with salsa, eggs, and tortilla. It\u2019s totally up to you! If you want to go all out, you can make your own refried beans, use leftover refried beans you have in the fridge, or just go store bought.<\/p>\n

    Tortillas<\/h3>\n

    Huevos rancheros comes with small corn tortillas lightly fried into tostadas, but if you only have flour tortillas, you can use those too. Or, if you\u2019re in a hurry, you can use store bought tostadas as well. Frying your own corn tortillas at home is what takes this dish to the next level and lets you control just how crispy and soft they are and it\u2019s the combination of crispy edges and a tender center that is key.<\/p>\n

    Eggs<\/h3>\n

    You can\u2019t have huevos without eggs! Sunny side up is classic. I like mine with crispy lacy edges and a gloriously sunny, creamy yolk.<\/p>\n

    Toppings and sides<\/h3>\n