Huevos Rancheros

Sunny-side-up eggs with runny yolks over warm tortillas, smothered in a thick, spicy tomato sauce. The beans provide a creamy texture that balances the heat of the chili and the freshness of the cilantro.

• Prep time: 15 min
• Cook time: 20 min
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 897
• Protein: 41 g
• Carbs: 90 g
• Fat: 39 g

Ingredients

• 8 piece Egg ( fresh )
• 4 piece Soft tortilla (for filling), made from corn ( lightly warmed )
• 400 g Red bean ( cooked and drained )
• 400 g Round tomato ( finely diced )
• 1 piece Yellow onion ( finely chopped )
• 2 piece Garlic ( minced )
• 1 piece Hot chili pepper ( seeded and sliced )
• 1 piece Persea americana Mill. ( sliced )
• 100 g Fresh cheese ( crumbled )
• 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 piece Fresh cilantro ( chopped bunch )
• 1 tsp Cumin ground
• 4 piece Corn tortilla

Instructions

1. Preparing the ranchera sauce

   In a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil, sauté the chopped yellow onion and garlic with the sliced chili. Add the diced round tomatoes and cumin. Let reduce over medium heat until the sauce coats the spoon and the tomato water has evaporated.

2. Preparing the beans

   Heat the kidney beans in a small saucepan with a tablespoon of water. Mash them coarsely with a fork to achieve a creamy consistency but still with some chunks for texture.

3. Cooking the tortillas and eggs

   Warm the corn tortillas in a dry pan for 30 seconds per side to soften them. Meanwhile, fry the eggs in an oiled pan: the white should be set and the yolk remain runny. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Final assembly

   Place a corn tortilla on each plate. Spread a layer of beans, place two eggs per person, then top generously with the tomato sauce. Garnish with sliced avocado, crumbled fresh cheese, and chopped cilantro.

Chef's tips

• Do not overcook the eggs; the yolk must mix with the sauce to create a creamy finish.
• If the sauce is too acidic, add a tiny pinch of sugar to balance the tomatoes.

Storage

Eat immediately. The sauce can be kept for 2 days in the fridge, but fried eggs do not reheat well.