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Huevos Rancheros Guatemaltecos

Cultural Context

Huevos Rancheros Guatemaltecos is a beloved breakfast dish in Guatemala, showcasing the country's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally served on weekends, it combines simple ingredients like eggs, tortillas, and beans, reflecting the resourcefulness of Guatemalan home cooking. Today, variations can be found across Latin America, each region adding its unique twist, making it a popular choice for brunch worldwide.

GuatemalanGTmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup black beans
1 medium orange bell pepper
2 medium tomatoes
1 medium onion
2 green jalapeños
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons lard
1/4 cup El Pato sauce
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
8 corn tortillas
1 cup cheese

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories while pinto beans are often cheaper.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free while cottage cheese is often less expensive.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and banana peppers are often cheaper.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Mashed peas provide creaminess while sour cream is often less expensive.

1

Heat a pot over medium heat.

2

Add onions and orange bell peppers to the pot and mix.

3

Cook for three minutes, then add green jalapeños and mix.

4

Pour in El Pato sauce and cook for another three minutes on medium-low heat.

5

Add one tablespoon of chicken bouillon to the sauce and mix.

6

Blend black beans with lard, chilis, and garlic until roasted but not burned.

7

Heat oil in a pan to fry the tortillas until crispy, making tostadas.

8

Cook eggs in the same pan on low heat to avoid burning, cracking them close to the pan.

9

Prepare tostadas by layering beans, a fried egg, and sauce on top, then add cheese.

Cooking Techniques

fryingsautéing

Equipment Needed

skilletspatulacutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Also Known As

Guatemalan Ranch EggsHuevos Rancheros

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