How to make delicious huevos rancheros

Step 1 : To prepare the sauce for the huevos rancheros, soften the onions in a bit of 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 adding them to the skillet.

Step 3 : If using fresh tomatoes, it is necessary to chop them beforehand.

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

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

Step 6 : Add salt if necessary.

Step 7 : To prepare the tortillas, heat the oven to 150°F and place serving plates inside to keep them warm.

Step 8 : Heat a teaspoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and warm each tortilla one at a time until hot, soft, and with air bubbles inside.

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

Step 10 : To fry the eggs, add butter to the same skillet used for the tortillas 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, place red sauce on a hot plate, top 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 your preference.