Huevos Rancheros Mexican Breakfast (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Ranchero Sauce

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes or 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped
05 - 1 small jalapeño, diced (optional for heat)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon cumin
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
11 - 1 teaspoon lime juice

→ Huevos Rancheros

12 - 4 small corn tortillas
13 - 1 cup refried beans (black or pinto)
14 - 4 large eggs
15 - 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for frying eggs)
16 - 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese or feta
17 - 1/2 avocado, sliced
18 - Fresh cilantro for garnish
19 - Lime wedges for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking for 2 minutes until soft.
02 - Stir in diced tomatoes, jalapeño, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and lime juice.
03 - Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook each corn tortilla for 30 seconds per side until slightly crisp.
04 - Heat refried beans in a small pan or microwave until warm.
05 - Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Crack in eggs and cook sunny-side up for 2-3 minutes, or to desired doneness.
06 - Spread refried beans over each tortilla. Top with a fried egg. Spoon ranchero sauce over the eggs.
07 - Sprinkle with cotija cheese, avocado slices, and extra cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and enjoy.

# Notes:

01 - Make it spicy: Add extra jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce.
02 - For a smoky flavor: Use fire-roasted tomatoes in the sauce.
03 - Meal prep tip: Ranchero sauce can be made ahead and stored for 3 days in the fridge.