Huevos Rancheros (Fried Eggs on Tortilla with Salsa)
Huevos rancheros is a traditional Mexican breakfast of corn tortillas topped with sunny-side-up eggs, a homemade tomato-chili salsa, and lightly mashed black beans. Onion and jalapeno are sauteed in olive oil, then chopped tomatoes are added and simmered until the salsa thickens into a concentrated, spicy-tangy sauce. Keeping the salsa thick is important so the tortillas stay firm rather than turning soggy. The eggs are fried with set whites and runny yolks - breaking the yolk at the table lets it run into the salsa and create a rich, natural sauce. Fresh cilantro scattered on top adds a herbal brightness that lifts the heat and acidity, and a squeeze of lime juice sharpens the entire plate.
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Instructions
- 1
Sauté onion and jalapeno in oil.
- 2
Add tomatoes and simmer into a thick salsa.
- 3
Warm black beans and lightly mash them.
- 4
Warm tortillas in a dry pan and place on plates.
- 5
Fry eggs sunny-side up and place over tortillas.
- 6
Top with salsa, beans, and cilantro.
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