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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
2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat
1/2 small onion
2 small roma tomatoes
2 jalapeños
1 clove minced garlic
2 cups cooked chatter beans
salt to taste
cracked black pepper

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

Preheat a pan with 2 tablespoons of rendered bacon fat.

2

Add chopped onion, chopped jalapeño, chopped tomato, and minced garlic to the pan.

3

Sauté the vegetables on medium to medium-low heat until softened and onions are translucent, about 10 to 15 minutes.

4

Add salt to taste, approximately a quarter teaspoon.

5

In a separate pan, add 2 cups of cooked chatter beans to more rendered bacon grease and mash them.

6

Fry the beans until crispy edges form or cook until smooth and creamy, as preferred.

7

Cook the eggs over well, or to your liking (over-medium, sunny-side up, etc.).

8

Top the cooked eggs with the pan salsa and serve.

Cooking Techniques

fryingsautéing

Equipment Needed

pan

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Also Known As

Guatemalan Ranch EggsHuevos Rancheros

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