QiMeal
Huevos Rancheros
Huevos Rancheros · ready in 18 min · 2 servings · 514 kcal per serving · easy · 9 ingredients
Huevos Rancheros is a hearty ranch style breakfast of crisp edged eggs, warm tortillas, saucy beans, salsa, and salty Cotija, simple enough for a weekday.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 13 min
- Total
- 18 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 514
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 4Egg
- 220 gBlack bean, cooked and drained
- 4Tortilla, warmed
- 200 gSalsa
- 20 gCotija cheese, crumbled (to serve)
- 10 mlOlive oil
- 2 pinchSalt
- 1 pinchBlack pepper, ground
- 30 mlWater
Equipment
stovetop, skillet, saucepan, spatula, spoon, plate
Instructions
- Prepare Station
Gather eggs, black beans, tortillas, salsa, Cotija, oil, salt, pepper, water, plus a skillet, saucepan, spatula, spoon, and plates. · 5 min
What to look for: All ingredients measured and tools ready at the stove
- Warm Beans
Warm black beans with water, salt, and pepper in a saucepan, stirring until the beans are hot, loose, and glossy. · 5 min
What to look for: Beans look glossy and lightly saucy
- Warm Tortillas
Heat the skillet with a little oil, then warm each tortilla until pliable with light brown spots, stacking them on a plate. · 4 min
What to look for: Tortillas bend without cracking and show light brown spots
- Fry Eggs
Fry eggs in the remaining oil until the whites are set, edges lightly crisp, and yolks still soft for a classic ranchero plate. · 4 min
What to look for: Whites are opaque and edges are lightly crisp
- Build Plates
Place 2 warm tortillas on each plate, spoon beans over them, add salsa, set 2 eggs on top, and sprinkle with Cotija. · 3 min
What to look for: Each plate has layered tortillas, beans, salsa, eggs, and cheese
- Serve Warm
Serve immediately while the eggs are hot, the tortillas are flexible, and the salsa still tastes bright. · 1 min
What to look for: Egg yolks are glossy and the plates are warm
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 514 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 29 g |
| Carbohydrates | 57 g |
| of which sugars | 5 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| of which saturated | 6 g |
| Fibre | 14 g |
| Sodium | 913 mg |
Nutri-ScoreA
Allergens
Contains: eggs, milk, gluten
May contain: gluten
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Freezer: not recommended
- Reheat beans and tortillas on the stovetop and fry eggs fresh for best texture.
Ingredient substitutions
Egg
- Large egg: Use the same count of large eggs for the expected texture.
Black bean
- Cooked black bean: Use cooked beans that are tender but not mushy.
Tortilla
- Corn tortilla: Use small tortillas that soften quickly in the skillet.
Salsa
- Mild salsa: Choose a salsa with the heat level you prefer.
Olive oil
- Butter: Butter gives the eggs a richer flavor but browns faster.
