Huevos rancheros

Affectionately called the breakfast of champions, huevos rancheros is a traditional breakfast dish from Mexico consisting of tortillas, eggs, beans and, sometimes, a selection of meats, all covered with a tomato-chili sauce or salsa. Originally a hearty meal served to farm employees in rural Mexico, the dish found its way north to San Antonio in the USA, just a few miles from the Mexican border.

From there, numerous variations ensued and huevos rancheros became a staple throughout North America with newly added ingredients such as avocado slices, garlic-chile sauce, and melted cheese. Traditionally, it is accompanied by fresh, crisp lettuce and sour cream.

This breakfast classic may not look like much, and visually it's a bit of a mess, but the spicy, saucy combination is considered by many to be a delicious hangover cure and a breakfast food staple, varying from one establishment to another.