Huevos Rancheros with Refritos & Ranchero Sauce
Serves 4
Ingredients
Refritos
* 1 batch Black Bean Refritos
Ranchero Sauce
* 1 batch Ranchero Sauce
For the Huevos Rancheros
* 8 eggs
* 8 corn tortillas
* 1 avocado, sliced
* 1 cup shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, or crumbled cotija
* 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
* Pickled red onions (optional)
* Lime wedges
Instructions
1. Prepare the Refritos
Make the refritos according to the recipe. Keep warm.
2. Prepare the Ranchero Sauce
Make the ranchero sauce and keep warm on low heat.
3. Crisp the Tortillas
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
Lightly fry each tortilla in a small amount of oil until crisp but not hard, about 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels.
4. Fry the Eggs
Using the same skillet, fry the eggs sunny-side up or over easy. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
5. Assemble
For each serving:
1. Place two crisp tortillas on a plate.
2. Spread a generous layer of warm refritos on each tortilla.
3. Spoon ranchero sauce over the beans.
4. Top each tortilla with a fried egg.
5. Add avocado slices.
6. Sprinkle with cheese.
7. Garnish with cilantro and pickled onions.
8. Finish with a squeeze of lime.
Serving Notes
Serve with:
* Fresh fruit
* Mexican rice
* Roasted potatoes
* Extra ranchero sauce on the side
The combination of smoky chipotle-orange ranchero sauce, creamy black bean refritos, runny egg yolks, and crisp tortillas is what makes this dish a classic Mexican breakfast worth lingering over.