Huevos Rancheros

Fried Eggs & Salsa

Huevos Rancheros literally means ‘Cowboy Eggs’, however there is no concrete explanation as to how the name came about. What we do know is that it is delicious & easy to make (and enjoy!).

SPICINESS

SERVES

4

COOKING TIME

25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 La Tortilleria corn tortillas
  • 8 free-range eggs
  • 300g frijoles refritos (see recipe)
  • 500g (about 5-6) tomatoes
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 jalapeño
  • Cooking oil

Cooking Instructions

  1. Place the tomatoes, onion, garlic & jalapeño on a hot grill or frying pan (no oil needed). Cook until skins are blackened on all sides. Remove from the pan & place in a blender. Combine until smooth.
  2. Heat oil in a frying pan. Place the tortillas one-by-one in the oil for 8 seconds, flip & repeat. Add extra oil as needed. Drain the tortillas on a paper towel, then place two side-by-side per serving plate. Top with a layer of the refried beans.
  3. Fry the eggs to taste & place one fried egg on top of each tortilla.
  4. Pour the red salsa over each egg. If desired, serve with sliced avocado & crumbed ricotta.

¡Buen Provecho!

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