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Easy Huevos Rancheros Recipe

Published: Apr 8, 2019 · Modified: Dec 2, 2022 by Debra Clark · 13 Comments

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Easy Huevos Rancheros Recipe is a feast of rich flavors and so incredibly delicious! Everyone loves this simple meal and it's great if you are serving a crowd! Tons of flavor but so simple to make!!

Easy Huevos Rancheros Recipe in cast iron skillet with orange juice.
Easy Huevos Rancheros Recipe

If you have never tried huevos rancheros, you're in for a treat! This dish is spicy and rich and can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

What is huevos rancheros?

This is a dish with baked or poached eggs served on a bed of refried beans on a tortilla. Smothered in ranchero sauce and topped with cheese, it's rich and delicious!

Easy Huevos Rancheros Recipe served with orange juice and a bowl of salsa.
So simple each tortilla is one serving.

What is ranchero sauce made of?

Ranchero sauce is a tomato based sauce spiced with peppers. To substitute you can use red enchilada sauce (this is a great recipe!) or red chili sauce.

No time to make your own sauce? Use storebought that's what I did. No judgment!!!

Grocery List for Easy Huevos Rancheros Recipe

  • Eggs
  • corn tortillas
  • refried beans or black beans
  • red enchilada or red chili sauce (canned works just fine!)
  • cheddar, cojita or pepper jack cheese

I love making this in a cast iron skillet. It's pretty enough to go right from the oven to the table for brunch. If you're serving a large crowd, use your favorite casserole dish and double the ingredients.

Photos with steps to make easy Huevos Rancheros recipe.
Steps to make Huevos Rancheros.

How to make Easy Huevos Rancheros Recipe

  1. Preheat the oven.
  2. For a little extra flavor, toast the tortillas - totally optional!
  3. Using an ovenproof skillet arrange the tortillas in the skillet, closely so they form a "taco" shape.
  4. Fill the tortillas with refried beans and top with enchilada sauce.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven. Make a divot with the back of a spoon in each tortilla. Crack an egg into the middle of each tortilla.
  7. Top with cheese, season the eggs with salt and pepper.
  8. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes.

Optional toppings for Huevos Rancheros

  • salsa
  • sliced avocado
  • pico de gallo
  • minced onions
  • jalapenos
  • minced cilantro
  • sour cream
  • hot sauce
A cast iron skillet filled with Huevos Rancheros recipe serve with fresh squeezed orange juice.
Top with your favorites - sliced avocado, sour cream and freshly sliced jalapeños.

What to serve with Easy Huevos Rancheros Recipe?

Freshly squeezed orange juice is the perfect beverage to accompany this meal. I harvested some oranges from the side yard and made delicious freshly squeezed orange juice to enjoy with our meal!

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  • A cast iron skillet will last for years - mine was my Grandma's and has been in our family for over 75 years!
Easy Huevos Rancheros Recipe served with orange juice and a bowl of salsa.
5 from 3 votes

Easy Huevos Rancheros Recipe

Easy Huevos Rancheros Recipe - this simple recipe comes together quickly and is full of flavor! It's great for a crowd and perfect for breakfast, lunch or brunch!
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Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast and Brunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 187kcal
Author: Deb Clark

Ingredients

  • 5-6 eggs
  • 5-6 corn tortillas
  • 1 16 oz. can refried beans
  • 1 10 oz Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese I used a combination of cojita and pepper jack cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Toast the tortillas (if desired) for extra flavor.
  • Arrange tortillas in skillet so they form a "taco" shape.
  • Evenly distribute the refried beans. Fill each tortilla with a heaping spoonful of beans, forming a pool in the middle with the back of your spoon.
  • Top each tortilla with enchilada sauce, pouring any excess over the beans.
  • Put into a preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and top each "taco shell" with one egg. *
  • Sprinkle with grated cheese and return to the oven for 8-10 minutes depending on how you firm you like your eggs.

Notes

* Cracking the eggs into a ramekin rather than directly into the skillet will avoid getting shells into the dish and  lessens the chance of getting burned!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 1.2mg

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    About Debra Clark

    Hey I'm Deb Clark, and I'm the owner of Bowl Me Over! We live in the sleepy little town of Scappoose, Oregon. And I admit it... I love food! Join me in this foodie journey (even if you've never cooked before!) I will help you learn to be confident in the kitchen! Want to learn more? Let's stay connected, you can email me at debra@bowl-me-over.com and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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    1. Lois says

      January 28, 2024 at 12:30 pm

      5 stars
      I love this kind of meal. So good. Works for breakfast or dinner in the evening.

      Reply
    2. ANGELA PRINGLE says

      April 11, 2019 at 1:59 pm

      RECIEPE I CAN'T WAIT TO MAKE!!!!!!

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        April 13, 2019 at 8:46 am

        Wonderful, enjoy Angela - good luck in the giveaway!!

        Reply
    3. Angela Paris says

      April 11, 2019 at 9:02 am

      5 stars
      I have never had huevos rancheros before but this looks delcious!
      Pinning for later 🙂

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        April 13, 2019 at 8:47 am

        Yum - you're in for a treat!!

        Reply
    4. Michelle C says

      April 10, 2019 at 5:27 pm

      We always have deviled eggs, mashed potatoes and green beans!

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        April 13, 2019 at 8:48 am

        That sounds like a great meal Michelle!

        Reply
    5. Christi says

      April 09, 2019 at 9:26 pm

      The eggs sound wonderful. Easter usually involves ham, scalloped potatoes, spinach salad and strawberries. We will see this year.

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        April 13, 2019 at 8:49 am

        OOoh, that sounds delicious Christi What a wonderful meal!! Good luck in the giveaway!!

        Reply
    6. Healing Tomato says

      October 29, 2017 at 2:58 pm

      5 stars
      This huevos rancheros in a tortilla cup is a very creative idea and they look so inviting.

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        October 29, 2017 at 8:50 pm

        This is such an easy breakfast and brunch idea - makes me hungry for hues rancheros!! Thank you for stopping by!

        Reply
    7. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

      April 15, 2016 at 6:09 am

      What a great idea! I love the little tortilla cups for the eggs. Such a fun idea.

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        April 15, 2016 at 9:02 am

        Thanks so much Julie - gotta love an easy meal!

        Reply
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