Breakfast Huevos Rancheros Recipe

Name: Breakfast Huevos Rancheros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion; 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 medium tomato, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 4 corn tortillas; 4 eggs; 1 (14 ounce) can refried beans, heated; 3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend; 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, or to taste; 1/2 avocado, sliced

Servings: persons

2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 corn tortillas
4 eggs
1 (14 ounce) can refried beans, heated
3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, or to taste
1/2 avocado, sliced

1
Heat 1/2 of the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes more. Set salsa aside.
2
Heat about 1 teaspoon oil in a pan. Add tortillas one at a time; cook until heated through, about 20 seconds each. Keep warm.
3
Heat remaining oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Pour in eggs. Cook until set to your desired consistency, 4 to 6 minutes.
4
Spread a thin layer of refried beans onto each tortilla. Add a spoonful of salsa. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Add a fried egg and sprinkle some more cheese, chopped jalapeno, and cilantro on top. Serve immediately with avocado and remaining refried beans and cheese on the side.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion, 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1 medium tomato, chopped, and more.

Yes, Breakfast Huevos Rancheros falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Breakfast Huevos Rancheros

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Variations & substitutions

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