Ingredients
For the salsa:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and quartered or 2 (12-ounce) cans tomatillos, drained
- 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 medium jalapeno chile, stemmed, halved, seeded, and finely chopped
- 2 medium garlic cloves, halved
- 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
For the eggs:
- 8 large eggs
- 2 to 3 teaspoons white vinegar
For the tortillas:
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 ounces cotija cheese, crumbled (can substitute feta)
- Sour cream and sliced avocado, optional
Directions
For the salsa: Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When it shimmers, add tomatillos, onions, jalapeno, and garlic, and cook until tomatillos and onions are softened, about 7 minutes. Transfer mixture to a blender, add cilantro, vinegar, and salt, and puree until sauce is smooth. (Yields about 2 cups salsa.)
For the eggs: Bring at least 3 inches of water to a simmer in a medium pot and stir in vinegar. Break each egg into a separate small cup. Fill a large bowl with warm water and set aside. Gently slide eggs into the simmering water, 1 at a time. Cook until whites are just set, about 2 to 3 minutes. Lift eggs out of the water with a slotted spoon. Place in a bowl of warm water to keep warm while finishing the dish.
For the tortillas: Heat oil in a large heavy bottomed pan over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F. When oil is ready, add tortillas 1 at a time and fry until golden brown and crisp on both sides, about 1 minute. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and season immediately with salt.
To serve: For each serving, place down 2 corn tortillas, place 2 eggs on top, drizzle with salsa, and sprinkle with cheese. If desired, top with a dollop of sour cream and slices of avocado. Serve immediately.
Photo: Huevos Rancheros with Tomatillo Salsa Recipe













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By night shade
San Diego Calif...
on July 11, 2010
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slightly fried tortilla, spread with refried beans topped with a FRIED egg, red salsa and cheese.................yummy
By alaynet_11828739
Baltimore, MD
on April 26, 2009
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The eggs turned out very runny. If they had been scrambled, this meal might have been ok. I did use store-bought tomatillo salsa, which was fine. I would not recommend this recipe.
By JohnE O13
Cincinnati, OH
on February 21, 2009
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I made the salsa and have tried it out in several applications. The tomatillos add a distinctive sharp note. When making the huevos rancheros I found it better to add red hot sauce to round out the flavor. The tomatillo salsa is excellent by itself with chips.
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