Of Mexican descent and once distinctly Southwestern, huevos rancheros (meaning “ranch-style eggs”) have gone the way of fajitas and are known all over the United States in countless variations. The dictionary definition is a couple of chili-smothered fried eggs atop corn tortillas, sided by refried beans and rice or potatoes. Salsa frequently takes the place of chili and flour tortillas may be substituted for corn. The eggs might be scrambled, with or without cheese. Variations include huevos Mexicana, for which eggs are scrambled with jalapeño peppers; migas, which includes strips of corn tortilla along with the scrambled eggs; and chilaquiles, which is like migas but more about the sauce or chili than about eggs, which may be excluded altogether.
Huevos Rancheros, Christmas: Topped with both red and green chili.