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Huevos Rancheros with Chimichurri

Mexico meets Argentina in these Huevos Rancheros with Chimichurri. Saucy, tangy, and creamy. With perfectly cooked whites and runny yolks!
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: huevos rancheros, skillet huevos rancheros
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 309kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • knife and cutting board

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ cups grape tomatoes sliced in half
  • ½ green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon dry oregano
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 6 eggs
  • 3 tablespoon chimichurri for serving
  • 3 tablespoon Cotija cheese for serving
  • fresh cilantro for serving

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the sliced red onion until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, bell peppers, salt, pepper, oregano, red chili flakes, and ¼ cup water. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer, covered, until the tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Crack the eggs over the veggies, sprinkle a little more salt over the eggs, cover, and cook until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
  • Serve with Mexican crema (or sour cream), chimichurri, Cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 389mg | Sodium: 763mg | Potassium: 419mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g