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Huevos Rancheros (with shortcut "refried" beans)

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Last month we were lucky enough to celebrate my husband's cousin's 40th birthday with friends and family from afar, in Mexico. It's always fun when you get invited to do cool things (you might not be doing otherwise) for other people's milestone birthdays!

We not only had a blast but enjoyed lots of tasty food while we were there too, including Huevos Rancheros for breakfast every single morning! It was so good and so fitting that our travel group has reminisced about the Huevos Rancheros several times since returning home.

Huevos Rancheros (with shortcut "refried" beans) on 100 Days of Real Food
Here is a snapshot of the version we ate in Mexico...so good!

So, as a food blogger, I decided to do the obvious—try to recreate our memorable Mexican breakfast and share it with you. Enjoy!

Huevos Rancheros in Mexico on 100 Days of Real Food

Huevos Rancheros (with shortcut "refried" beans)

While we were in Mexico, we enjoyed Huevos Rancheros for breakfast every single morning! So I recreated our memorable Mexican breakfast for you that includes a shortcut "refried" beans.
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 30 minutes mins
Total Time: 45 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Method: Freezer Friendly
Diet: Gluten Free, Peanut/Tree Nut-Free, Vegetarian
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Servings: 2 people
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Ingredients
  

Salsa

  • 1 tomato (diced)
  • ½ bell pepper (seeded and diced)
  • ½ onion (diced)
  • ½ lime (juiced)
  • ½ jalapeño (minced (optional))
  • ⅓ cup water
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)

Shortcut Refried Beans

  • 1 can pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 cup water
  • ⅛ teaspoon cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)

Eggs

  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 4 eggs
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)

For serving

  • 2 corn tortillas (homemade or store bought...we like Food for Life brand in the frozen section)

Recommended toppings

  • queso fresco ((Mexican cheese))
  • cilantro (fresh)

Instructions
 

  • In a small pot, combine the salsa ingredients, bring to a boil, and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 - 15 minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. Add more water, if necessary, to keep the pot from drying out.
  • Combine the refried beans ingredients in a skillet over medium heat. Let the mixture boil lightly for 3 - 4 minutes, then mash into a paste with a potato masher. Add a few more splashes of water if necessary to keep the beans from drying out.
  • Heat another skillet (or use the one you made the beans in, if you transfer those to a serving dish) over medium-low heat and melt the butter. Crack the eggs into the pan and cook on both sides until done to your liking. I like mine just a touch runny in the middle. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the corn tortillas on two plates and top each one with two eggs. Divide the beans and spread on each plate next to the tortilla. Sprinkle the salsa, cheese, and cilantro over top and serve warm.

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Check out the recipe for homemade tortillas here - Easy Whole-Grain Corn Tortillas
 
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Huevos Rancheros (with shortcut "refried" beans)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 338mg113%
Sodium 332mg14%
Potassium 418mg12%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 2080IU42%
Vitamin C 57.5mg70%
Calcium 88mg9%
Iron 2.3mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Lynn says

    June 29, 2016 at 5:39 pm

    Should I drain the water before mashing the beans?

    Reply
    • Hailey Siegel Gonzalez says

      August 22, 2018 at 7:37 am

      No.

      Reply
  2. Allison says

    June 07, 2016 at 8:16 pm

    I will probably be making this dish A LOT. Seriously delicious. The salsa is incredible! Thank you for such a great recipe! Love it!

    Reply
  3. Joni says

    June 03, 2016 at 11:25 pm

    I can never seem to get the food for life brand corn tortillas to warm up right. They always seem to break on us. Any tips?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      June 08, 2016 at 9:10 am

      Hi Joni. When thawed, I wrap them in a damp towel and briefly warm them in the microwave. I don't microwave much, but I do find it works well for this.

      Reply
  4. Mia S. says

    June 03, 2016 at 11:57 am

    I have a slight obsession to Mexican food AND breakfast, so this is my dream meal. Can't wait to try it!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Suzanne (princapecos) says

    June 03, 2016 at 10:40 am

    We're all about breakfast for dinner, and if it has a Mexican spin, all the better! Trader Joe's has a great Hatch Valley Salsa (green chile) to give it a New Mexico spin. This may be tonight's dinner...

    Reply
  6. Jessy says

    May 27, 2016 at 11:02 am

    This looks amazing!!

    Reply
  7. Taste of France says

    May 26, 2016 at 9:57 am

    I couldn't click fast enough when I saw "shortcut refried beans." This sounds really good!

    Reply

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