Huevos rancheros with chorizo recipe

Name: Huevos rancheros with chorizo recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 dried chillies, finely chopped; 1 scant tsp smoked paprika; 400 g (14.1oz) can chopped tomatoes; 0.5 tsp caster sugar; 1 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 pinch sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 300 g (10.6oz) cooked waxy potatoes, cut into 2cm (3/4in) dice; 200 g (7.1oz) spicy chorizo, peeled if necessary, cut into 2cm (3/4in) dice; 4 eggs; 2 tbsp chopped coriander

Servings: persons

6 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 dried chillies, finely chopped
1 scant tsp smoked paprika
400 g (14.1oz) can chopped tomatoes
0.5 tsp caster sugar
1 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 pinch sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
300 g (10.6oz) cooked waxy potatoes, cut into 2cm (3/4in) dice
200 g (7.1oz) spicy chorizo, peeled if necessary, cut into 2cm (3/4in) dice
4 eggs
2 tbsp chopped coriander

1
Heat 4 tablespoons of the oil in a small, heavy saucepan.
2
Add the onion and fry over a medium heat for 5 minutes until softened.
3
Add the garlic, chillies, and paprika, and fry gently for 1 minute.
4
Add the tomatoes, sugar, and parsley, and bring to the boil.
5
Season, reduce the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
6
When the salsa has reduced to a thick, dark sauce, remove from the heat and mash it with a potato masher.
7
Set aside.
8
In a large, heavy frying pan, heat the remaining oil.
9
Fry the potatoes for 5 minutes over a medium heat.
10
Add the chorizo and fry for 5 minutes more, until everything is well browned.
11
Take the pan from the heat and stir in the tomato salsa.
12
Make 4 large holes in the mixture and crack the eggs into the holes.
13
Return the pan to the heat and fry the eggs for 5 minutes, or until cooked as you prefer.
14
Sprinkle with the coriander and serve from the pan, with tortillas or crusty bread on the side.

584

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 2 dried chillies, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Huevos rancheros with chorizo recipe falls under the General 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!