Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Dish (Printable)

A classic Mexican dish with fried eggs, spicy tomato sauce, black beans, and fresh toppings on corn tortillas.

# Ingredient List:

→ Tomato Sauce

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 jalapeño or serrano chili, seeded and finely chopped
05 - 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
09 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

→ Beans

10 - 14 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
11 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Assembly

13 - 4 corn tortillas
14 - 4 large eggs
15 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
16 - 1 avocado, sliced
17 - 2 ounces crumbled feta or queso fresco
18 - Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
19 - Lime wedges, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Add the chili and cook for 1 minute. Stir in diced tomatoes, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens. Stir in chopped cilantro and keep warm.
02 - In a small saucepan, combine black beans and ground cumin. Heat gently for 3 to 4 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper. Keep warm until assembly.
03 - Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast each corn tortilla for approximately 30 seconds on each side until warm and pliable. Cover to keep warm.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Crack in the eggs and fry until the whites are set but yolks remain runny, about 3 minutes.
05 - Place a warmed tortilla on each plate. Spoon black beans over each tortilla, top with a fried egg, and ladle tomato sauce generously over the eggs.
06 - Top with sliced avocado, crumbled cheese, fresh cilantro leaves, and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get a complete, satisfying breakfast in under 35 minutes with ingredients you probably already have.
  • The runny egg yolk becomes its own sauce, making every bite feel indulgent without any fussiness.
  • It's endlessly customizable depending on what's in your kitchen or how spicy you're feeling that morning.
02 -
  • The yolk must stay runny—it's not an accident, it's the whole point, and that warm liquid gold is what turns everything else into sauce.
  • Toast your tortillas in a dry pan right before serving, or they'll get soggy before the plate even hits the table.
  • Make sure all your components are warm when you assemble, or the eggs will cool down too quickly and the whole dish loses its magic.
03 -
  • Don't walk away while the eggs fry—medium heat and your watchful eye are what keeps the yolk runny and the whites fully cooked.
  • If you're making this for more than two people, you can prep the sauce and beans 15 minutes ahead, then assemble and fry the eggs to order so everything stays hot and fresh.
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