Amazing Ranchero Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
30 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Amazing Ranchero Sauce
Description
This Ranchero Sauce starts by softening chopped onions, seeded and minced jalapeño, and garlic in oil, developing a aromatic base. The mixture is then pureed with canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce for depth and heat. Returning to the saucepan, the sauce is boiled and simmered until reduced to about two cups, concentrating flavors. Seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper, it achieves a balanced spicy and smoky profile.
The sauce's texture becomes smooth and thick, making it suitable for topping eggs, meats, or incorporating into traditional Mexican dishes. Its versatility and well-rounded flavor profile come from the combination of fresh aromatics and canned ingredients enhanced by chipotle and chili powder.
After cooling, the sauce stores well refrigerated up to 10 days or frozen for up to two months, allowing for convenient batch preparation. Preparing it in advance helps deepen flavors and provides a ready-to-use spicy sauce for various meals.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 .5 oz can diced tomatoes undrained
- ½ cup tomato sauce canned
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 chipotle pepper canned in adobo sauce, diced, seeded
- 1 teaspoon chipotle adobo sauce
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Once hot, add the onion, jalapeno, and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender.
- Add the tomatoes and their juice, the tomato sauce, chili powder, and chipotle pepper and sauce, and puree.
- Return to the saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring frequently, until reduced to about 2 cups, about 15 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Let cool, then store in airtight container, until ready to use.
Notes
- Watch the demonstration video for visual guidance on preparation techniques.
- Store covered sauce in the refrigerator for up to 10 days to preserve flavor and freshness.
- Freeze the sauce for up to 2 months to extend shelf life without losing quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 30 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 30kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 224mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 160IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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