huevos rancheros

American  

[wey-vohs rahn-chair-ohs, ran-, we-vaws rahn-che-raws] / ˈweɪ voʊs rɑnˈtʃɛər oʊs, ræn-, ˈwɛ vɔs rɑnˈtʃɛ rɔs /

noun

1. a Latin American dish of eggs, usually fried or poached, topped with a spicy tomato sauce and sometimes served on a fried corn tortilla with the addition of vegetables and cheese.

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Etymology

Origin of huevos rancheros

First recorded in 1900–05; from Spanish (Mexico, southwestern U.S.): “ranchers' eggs”

Example Sentences

The dishes that are presented offer a lovely rainbow of flavors, from chicken tostadas and Zuppa Toscana to a potato-crusted quiche, pineapple fried rice and shakshouka, a Mediterranean version of huevos rancheros.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 21, 2022

“In food, ‘California’ has become a trendy word,” says Mailea Weger, the former chef of Echo, a “deli Californien” that in recent years popularized breakfast chorizo tacos, huevos rancheros and crispy rice bowls for Parisians.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2022

The thick texture makes it perfect for topping huevos rancheros or whisking into a spicy salad dressing or marinade.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2022

The size is perfect for a single serving of mac and cheese or huevos rancheros; or for an apple crumble or a side dish of brussels sprouts for two or three.

From New York Times • Dec. 27, 2021

Brunch finds a strapping plate of huevos rancheros that fits braised pulled pork in with the eggs, black beans and corn tortillas.

From Washington Post