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Skillet Huevos Rancheros

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  • Author: Chef Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Skillet Huevos Rancheros is a hearty Mexican-inspired breakfast dish featuring eggs cooked in a savory tomato-chili sauce, served with warm tortillas and topped with cheese, avocado, and fresh herbs.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 4 small corn tortillas
  • Optional: sour cream, lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and jalapeño; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Make small wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each well.
  5. Cover the skillet and cook for 5–6 minutes, or until eggs are cooked to your liking.
  6. Warm tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
  7. Serve eggs and sauce over tortillas, topped with queso fresco, avocado, and cilantro. Add sour cream or a squeeze of lime if desired.

Notes

  • Use canned fire-roasted tomatoes for added depth of flavor.
  • For spicier huevos, leave jalapeño seeds in or add hot sauce.
  • This dish is great for brunch or a quick dinner.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 eggs with sauce and 2 tortillas
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 370mg