Scrambled eggs with beans. Top view.
FOOD NEWS
The Distinction Between Huevos Rancheros And Mexican-Style Eggs
BY MATTHEW SPINA
Mexican breakfast: Huevos rancheros in iron frying pan on wooden background.
When people think of the quintessential Mexican breakfast with eggs, huevos rancheros likely come to mind. It’s a breakfast that is consumed the world over.
Mexican styled scrambled eggs with refried beans and toast.
While popular, huevos rancheros are not the same as Mexican-style eggs, called huevos “a la Mexicana” in Spanish. The two differ notably in the way they are prepared.
The Mexican Flag Flies High Over The Zocalo in Mexico City.
In Mexico, “a la Mexicana” describes any dish whose colors mirror those of the Mexican flag. These eggs are prepared customarily with red tomato, onion, and green chiles.
Egg being fried in dark skillet.
Beyond the inclusion of colorful veggies, the key difference between huevos rancheros and Mexican-style eggs is the way the eggs are cooked.
Scrambled Egg in steel pan.
While the eggs in huevos rancheros are fried and eaten atop a tortilla, Mexican-style eggs are simply scrambled with vegetables.
man chef cooking tasty scrambled eggs in frying pan.
To make Mexican-style eggs, chop the veggies into bite-sized pieces and fry them in a pan. Mix in the beaten eggs and fold until the eggs reach your desired texture.
Scrambled Eggs with red and green chili pepper.
The result is a fresh plate of traditional Mexican fare, one that will have you scrambling to find even more delicious, low-stress favorites.
Two whole eggs boiling in a pot on the stove.
Eggs lined up in a container, one of which has been cracked to be able to see the yolk inside. Top view.
Cooked pepper covered with cheese on a traditional, decorated plate.
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