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Huevos Rancheros with Chorizo

Recipe by Ahmad Alzahabi on InstagramAdded 28 October 2026.
  • 35 min
  • Serves 4
  • 27 ingredients

20 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A hearty Mexican breakfast of crispy chorizo, tangy tomato sauce, and perfectly cooked eggs, all piled onto a warm corn tortilla. The dish balances smoky, spicy, and fresh flavors, making it a satisfying start to any day.

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Huevos Rancheros with Chorizo by Ahmad Alzahabi, a frame from the Instagram video

Ingredients

4 servingsMetric

Chorizo

Huevos Rancheros Base

Amounts as Ahmad Alzahabi gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

Chorizo

  1. 1

    In a hot pan, cook the homemade chorizo mixture (Ancho peppers, Guajillo peppers, garlic, vinegar, bay leaf, black pepper, cumin, oregano, paprika, chipotle powder, ground beef, and kosher salt) until browned, then set aside.

Base

  1. 2

    In the same pan, sauté the chopped onion, jalapeño, and minced garlic until softened.

  1. 3

    Add the chopped tomato, season with salt, paprika, chili powder, and oregano; cook until the tomato softens.

  2. 4

    Stir in the tomato sauce and beef stock, simmer briefly.

  3. 5

    Return the cooked chorizo to the pan and mix with the tomato base.

  4. 6

    Separately, fry or poach the eggs to your liking, seasoning the whites with salt.

  5. 7

    To serve, place a portion of the chorizo‑tomato mixture on a corn tortilla, top with a cooked egg, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, and sliced avocado.

Tips while you cook

Set aside browned chorizo
After cooking the chorizo mixture until browned, transfer it to a separate bowl before preparing the base.
Soften aromatics first
Sauté the chopped onion, jalapeño, and minced garlic until softened before adding the tomato.
Briefly simmer sauce
Stir in tomato sauce and beef stock and simmer only briefly.
Season egg whites while cooking
Season the whites of the fried or poached eggs with salt as they cook.

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