Authentic Huevos Rancheros

Name: Authentic Huevos Rancheros
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 (6 inch) corn tortillas; 1 cup refried beans with green chilies; 1 teaspoon butter; 4 large eggs eggs; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; ½ cup salsa

Rating: 3.99 stars

148 Ratings
112 Reviews
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This is an easy to make tostada-type breakfast that will definitely satisfy your hunger until lunch.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

10 mins

total:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 cup refried beans with green chilies
1 teaspoon butter
4 large eggs eggs
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
½ cup salsa

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas one at a time until firm, but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain grease.

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Step 2

Meanwhile, combine the refried beans and butter in a microwave-safe dish. Cover, and cook in the microwave until heated through. When tortillas are done, fry eggs over easy in the skillet. Add more oil if the tortillas have absorbed it all.
Step 3

Place tortillas onto plates, and spread a layer of beans on them. Top with cheese, a fried egg, crumbled bacon and if desired, salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

494 calories; protein 26.6g 53% DV; carbohydrates 24.2g 8% DV; fat 32.9g 51% DV; cholesterol 247.5mg 83% DV; sodium 1193.9mg 48% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (112)

Most helpful positive review

LINDA MCLEAN

11/13/2003

I don't know whether this is authentic or not; all I do know is that this breakfast was really good! I added green onion, a little enchilada sauce and some shredded pepper jack cheese. Great Giamom! Read More

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(80)

Most helpful critical review

AliciaR

10/26/2007

I am mexican and these are not at authentic at all, however they are nice. But salsa is never optional, is the main ingredient. Read More

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(290)

148 Ratings

5 star values: 56
4 star values: 57
3 star values: 19
2 star values: 10
1 star values: 6

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AliciaR

10/25/2007

I am mexican and these are not at authentic at all, however they are nice. But salsa is never optional, is the main ingredient. Read More

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(290)

ISABELG

07/01/2003

Just wanted to put this bit of info out there for everyone, anything with Cheddar cheese is not authentically Mexican. If you want to reduce the fat in this dish you can just put a little bit of butter in a pan, then slightly toast the tortillas in the pan. It comes out just as good with less fat. Just a suggestion. Read More

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LINDA MCLEAN

11/13/2003

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Servo

10/25/2007

Good but not great. To make it much more authentic fry the bacon and then use the bacon grease for the beans. Personally I prefer to cook/boil dry pinto beans then mash them up while frying them in bacon grease just like they do in Mexico. If you don't want to prepare your own beans then use canned pinto beans instead. Anytime I make beans for friends they all rave about the taste. Try it and see if it doesn't improve the flavor. I also prefer a green salsa verde (tomatillo sauce) and jalisco queso instead of the red salsa and cheddar cheese. Read More

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Spryte

10/25/2007

I make this at home often. It's very good. Different flavor salsas are fun to experiment with too. (and I also use fat free re-fried beans... they taste great) Read More

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(36)

Pererau

09/03/2007

As others have said these are not authentic by any means but who cares since my husband loved them! He even made more the next morning with the leftover ingredients and surprised me with breakfast in bed! I added diced tomato lime juice and cilantro to the refried beans and heated it on the stove. Also you can just use cooking spray to "fry" the tortillas and it's just as good but less fattening. Very delicious. EDIT: These have become a regular at our house and my husband goes out of his way to make them! Read More

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Yvonne

10/25/2007

I see nothing authenic about this recipe. Scratch the beans scratch the bacon - only use corn tortillas eggs and fresh homemade salsa rojo(made from dried NM red chilis water salt and garlic). Maybe a little queso blanco on top... Read More

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Christina

07/28/2006

These were good for Americanized Huevos Rancheros but nothing like authentic. One thing they need is a good ranchera sauce (not salsa) but the recipe I tried from here was not very good so I'll keep looking. Read More

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Caroline C

08/25/2006

8/20 I made this for Husband's brunch and wanted it to be a bit more substantial so I doubled the eggs and bacon sprinkled with lots of extra-sharp Cheddar and Mexican cheeses topped with jarred sliced jalapenos and served it with salsa and black beans. This was quick and easy and very filling. Thanks giamom! 8/25 Made these again today but spread the refried beans over flour tortillas added scrambled egg bacon and salsa and rolled them up. Really good! Read More

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Nutritional Information

Authentic Huevos Rancheros

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 493.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 53 %

carbohydrates: 8 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 21 %

sugars:

fat: 51 %

saturated fat: 66 %

cholesterol: 83 %

vitamin a iu: 14 %

niacin equivalents: 52 %

vitamin b6: 17 %

vitamin c: 1 %

folate: 8 %

calcium: 33 %

iron: 16 %

magnesium: 16 %

potassium: 10 %

sodium: 48 %

thiamin: 21 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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AliciaR

10/25/2007

I am mexican and these are not at authentic at all, however they are nice. But salsa is never optional, is the main ingredient.

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(290)

ISABELG

07/01/2003

Helpful

(124)

LINDA MCLEAN

11/13/2003

I don't know whether this is authentic or not; all I do know is that this breakfast was really good! I added green onion, a little enchilada sauce and some shredded pepper jack cheese. Great Giamom!

Helpful

(80)

Servo

10/25/2007

Helpful

(58)

Spryte

10/25/2007

I make this at home often. It's very good. Different flavor salsas are fun to experiment with too. (and I also use fat free re-fried beans... they taste great)

Helpful

(36)

Pererau