Huevos Ahogados
Huevos Ahogados is an easy Mexican recipe that features gently poached eggs in a simmering salsa made from tomatoes and guajillo peppers.

- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 10 guajillo chiles, (stems and seeds removed (about 2 ounces))
- 2 árbol chiles, (stems removed, (optional*))
- 4 Roma tomatoes ((about 13 ounces))
- 1/2 large onion, (diced)
- 3 clove garlic, (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 tsp dried Mexican oregano,
- 4 Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs
- chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- queso fresco, (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Fill a small pot with water until about 3/4 full. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. While water is coming to a boil, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add guajillo and arbol chiles to the skillet and toast, flipping occasionally, until fragrant and lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Transfer toasted chiles to a plate or bowl to rest until the pot of water is boiling.
- 3
Add toasted chiles to the pot of boiling water along with the roma tomatoes. Cover, lower heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 4
Remove pot from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes to soften and rehydrate the dried chiles. While the chiles and tomatoes are soaking, heat olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
Add onions and garlic. Saute for 3-5 minutes until onions become translucent and have softened.
- 6
Transfer sauteed onions and garlic to a large blender. Then using a slotted spoon, add the soaked chiles and tomatoes as well. Add salt, oregano, and blend for 3 minutes, until completely smooth.
- 7
Carefully add blended sauce back to the same skillet (it may splatter, so be careful!) and cook for 1 minute over medium heat, stirring often.
- 8
Lower the heat to low. Use your large spoon to make 4 small wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each well.
- 9
Cover and cook for 7-10 minutes, or until the eggs are done to your liking.
- 10
Garnish with chopped cilantro, queso fresco, and serve with warm flour tortillas or crusty bread.