How to make delicious Huevos Rancheros

Step 1 : To prepare the sauce for the Huevos Rancheros, soften the onions in a little olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until translucent.

Step 2 : Then add the tomatoes and their juice, breaking the tomatoes with your fingers before incorporating them into the skillet.

Step 3 : If using fresh tomatoes, they need to be chopped beforehand.

Step 4 : Next, add the chopped green chilies and adjust the spiciness with chipotle chili powder, adobo sauce, chili powder, or ground cumin to taste.

Step 5 : Let it simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, and reduce the temperature after 10 minutes.

Step 6 : Add salt if needed.

Step 7 : To prepare the tortillas, preheat the oven to 150°F and set serving plates to keep warm.

Step 8 : Heat a teaspoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and heat the tortillas one by one until they are hot, soft, and have air bubbles inside.

Step 9 : Keep them warm in the oven while continuing with the cooking.

Step 10 : To fry the eggs, in the same skillet used for the tortillas, add butter and heat over medium-high heat.

Step 11 : Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes for runny yolks, or longer for firmer eggs.

Step 12 : To serve the Guatemalan Huevos Rancheros, put red sauce on a hot plate and cover with a tortilla and a fried egg.

Step 13 : Add more ranchero sauce and cilantro if desired.

Step 14 : Serve one or two eggs and tortillas per plate according to taste.