Easy Huevos Rancheros Recipe - Delicious Mexican Egg Breakfast

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: store-brand tortillas

Whole grain tortillas provide more fiber, while store-brand options can be more budget-friendly.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans are nutritious, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese can be more affordable.

In a large frying pan, heat 2 tsp. olive oil over medium high heat and add the tomato paste. Stir the paste until it starts to brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Add another teaspoon or more of olive oil and add the onion and a little salt to the pan. Add the jalapeno too if you are including this. Cook the onion mixture another 5 to 8 minutes until soft, stirring frequently.

Pour the fire roasted tomatoes, green chiles, cumin, and chile powder into the onion mixture, stir and simmer for 10 minutes.

In a smaller frying pan, heat 1/3 cup of olive oil over medium high heat. When the oil is hot, lay one or two corn tortillas at a time into the hot oil. After about 5 seconds turn the tortillas over for another 5 seconds.

Remove the tortillas from the hot oil and lay them on a paper towel covered plate to drain. Pat dry.

When you are done cooking tortillas, pour out all but a teaspoon or two of oil. Turn the heat to low and crack an egg or two into the pan. Let it cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the whites have set or to your desired consistency.

Place a little bit of rancheros sauce in the middle of a warmed plate and lay a softened corn tortilla on it. Then carefully place an egg on top of the tortilla.

Ladle more huevos ranchero sauce on top of the egg. Garnish with cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and some slices of avocado. Serve immediately.

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