Description
Skillet huevos rancheros deliver a zesty Mexican breakfast feast that dances with bold flavors and rustic charm. Perfectly spiced beans, crispy tortillas, and runny eggs create a morning masterpiece you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Vegetable Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup refried black beans
- 1 (14.5 ounces) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Cheese and Tortilla Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
- 4 (6-inch) flour tortillas, plus more for serving
Seasoning and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground chipotle
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Craft a zesty tomato sauce by sautéing aromatic onions and garlic in vegetable oil until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Incorporate diced tomatoes, oregano, chipotle, and salt into the sautéed mixture, then introduce chicken broth and allow it to simmer gently.
- Transfer the simmered sauce to a blender and puree until silky smooth, creating a rich, vibrant base for the dish.
- In the same saucepan, warm refried beans with additional chicken broth, stirring until the mixture becomes creamy and uniform.
- Preheat cast iron skillets in a 375°F oven, preparing them with a light coating of oil to prevent sticking.
- Carefully press a tortilla into each preheated skillet, creating a sturdy foundation for the layers to come.
- Spread a generous layer of seasoned refried beans across each tortilla, creating a slight depression in the center to cradle the egg.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the beans and drizzle the prepared tomato sauce, building layers of flavor.
- Delicately crack a single egg into the center well of each skillet, maintaining the carefully constructed layers.
- Bake the skillets until egg whites begin to turn opaque, then add an extra sprinkle of cheese around the yolk.
- Continue baking until the cheese melts and the eggs reach your desired consistency, aiming for set whites and a slightly runny yolk.
- Gently slide each skillet creation onto a plate, taking care to preserve the layered composition.
- Garnish with fresh avocado slices and chopped cilantro, creating a vibrant and appetizing presentation.
- Serve immediately with additional warm tomato sauce on the side for those who desire extra zesty flavor.
Notes
- Prep Ahead: Whip up the zesty tomato sauce 2-3 days in advance for a stress-free cooking experience.
- Skillet Technique: Preheat cast iron skillets to create a perfectly crispy tortilla base that locks in delicious flavors.
- Egg Mastery: Create a small well in the beans to perfectly cradle the egg and prevent spreading during baking.
- Cheese Strategy: Layer cheese both under and over the egg for maximum melty goodness and extra flavor complexity.
- Temperature Watch: Keep an eye on egg doneness – aim for set whites with a slightly runny yolk for the ultimate texture.
- Serving Pro Tip: Use a thin spatula to carefully release the tortilla and transfer the entire skillet creation to the plate for a stunning presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg