Chorizo Huevos Rancheros, literally takes less than 10 minutes! Chorizo Huevos Rancheros is a Cook once, eat twice recipe! Do all the work on day one and enjoy for two days! The first day, you eat Chorizo Tacos.
What is Chorizo?
Chorizo is a sausage that is made with venison, beef, pork, chicken or turkey. Mexican chorizo was transformed from Spanish Chorizo when Spain invaded Mexico.
The primary difference between Spanish and Mexican Chorizo, is that Spanish Chorizo is aged and smoked, whereas Mexican Chorizo is a fresh sausage, reminiscent of fresh Italian sausage.
This delicious meal, Chorizo Huevos Rancheros, literally takes less than 10 minutes because I did all of the prep work yesterday!My last blog post I made Chorizo Tacos and cut up enough of everything to make dinner a second night. If you need some help making chorizo tacos or with the technique, click here.
What do you need?
- tortillas – corn or flour
- chorizo, cooked
- lettuce
- tomatoes
- eggs
- cheese
- refried beans
How to make it
- Soften tortillas in your preferred method. Here we soften in oil.
- Flip when first side bubbles.
- Cook eggs in your preferred method. See more on this below.
- Spread beans and sprinkle chorizo on drained tortillas.
- Top with eggs.
- Add your favorite toppings.
What kind of eggs can you use?
- over easy
- sunny side up
- poached
- scrambled
What toppings are good?
Your favorite taco toppings all work with chorizo huevos rancheros. Such as;
- lettuce
- tomatoes
- cheddar, cotija or jack cheese
- salsa
- avocado
- black olives
- fresh or pickled onions
- fresh or pickled jalapenos
- hot sauce
- sour cream or Mexican creme
Other dishes with Chorizo on BCC
Tools I Use to Make Chorizo Huevos Rancheros
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Chorizo Huevos Rancheros
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh chorizo (or substitute ground or shredded beef, pork, turky, venison,fish or seafood sauteed with Mexican spices.)
- 2 cloves finely chopped garlic
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1-2 cups dices tomatoes
- 1/2 lb grated cheddar cheese
- 12 corn tortillas (get a package of flour tortillas for lunch tomorrow)
- Salsa of your choice
- Frijoles Refritos (Refried beans)
- Any optional toppings you want such as; sourcream, creme fraiche, avocado, black olives, chopped onion, cilantro
Instructions
- Shred lettuce and cheese, set aside. Dice tomatoes, set aside.
- Remove Chorizo from casing. Heat olive oil in a large, heavy bottom fry pan. Brown Chorizo in small batches and transfer to a bowl. When all the Chorizo is browned add chopped onion to the same pan and saute until opaque. Add garlic and saute until lightly browned. Add previously browned Chorizo to pan to reheat. Turn pan to low heat.
- Warm frijoles in a microwave safe container for 2-3 minutes.
- Add oil to a small fry pan on high heat. When oil is very hot, place corn tortilla carefully in pan just until first side is softened. Turn. Fry until desired crispness. Repeat, (two per serving) Drain on paper towel and cover with another piece of paper towel to keep warm.
- Spray no- stick in a third small fry pan and heat on medium. Add eggs carefully so the yolks don’t break. Fry eggs either sunnyside up, over easy or poached until desired firmness.
- Assemble Tortillas. Spread beans on two tortillas, Add Chorizo, eggs, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa and any optional topping you choose. Serve immediately
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Notes
- shredded lettuce
- chopped tomatoes
- sliced black olives
- sliced green onion
- sliced avocado
- sliced fresh or pickled jalapenos
- sour cream or creme fraiche
- salsa
Nutrition
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Originally Published 10/7/2014
Dannii
I love that this has chorizo in it. It looks incredible.
Beth Neels
Thanks Dannii! I appreciate you taking the time to comment!
Sally @Gooddinnermom.com
Wow, this is a keeper! I love how quick this recipe comes together and the egg with the other ingredients is just the ticket for a great meal. Nice photos, too!
Beth Neels
Thank you Sally! Yes, it’s super easy and fresh!
Angela
This is a great easy breakfast recipe. The chorizo adds so much flavor. Delicious!
Beth Neels
Thanks so much Angela! I’m so glad you liked it!
Jas @ All that's Jas
I’m ok with being lazy every day just to enjoy this yummy meal, Beth! We’re love Latin flavors!
Beth Neels
It is truly one of my favorites, so I don’t really care about being lazy, lol! Thanks Jas!
Veena Azmanov
Amazing presentation and delicious combination. So colorful too. Love the leftover idea too.
Beth Neels
Thank you Veena! I really appreciate that!
Athalia
Chicken and chesse are my favourite foods. This dish pairing with white wine could be perfect. Thanks for sharing
Binky
This dish is beautiful with a nice Pinot Grigio! Thank you so much for comment, Athalia!
Tamara
I would definitely say “thrifty” not “lazy” Beth! That’s a great way to maximize the benefit of time spent making great meals 🙂
Binky
Thanks Tamara! I’ll go with that then! It definitely sounds better!