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Authentic Homemade Ranchero Sauce Recipe

This is the best ranchero sauce recipe I have ever tasted, with a base of diced tomato, jalapeno and onion, seasoned with a mixture of chili powders and seasonings. Perfect on huevos rancheros or any Mexican or Tex Mex dish.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 14
Calories: 28 kcal
Course: Main Course , Condiments
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 2 Jalapeno peppers chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 16 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro or more as desired
  • 1 tablespoon ancho powder
  • 1 tablespoon guajillo powder
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • juice from 1 lime optional

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large pan to medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
  2. Cook the onions and peppers down about 5 minutes to soften.
  3. Add the garlic and cook another minute, stirring a bit.
  4. Add the tomato and chicken broth. Stir.
  5. Stir in the cilantro and seasonings.
  6. Bring to a quick boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes to let the flavors develop. The sauce will thicken up for you.
  7. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and pour in the lime juice. I used my stick blender.
  8. Process until nice and smooth.
  9. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator in a covered glass container.

Notes

  • Makes about 3.5 cups.

Nutrition Information

Calories 28kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 80mg (3%) Potassium 134mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 645IU (13%) Vitamin C 6.4mg (7%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 14Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 28

% Daily Value*

Calories 28kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 80mg 3%
Potassium 134mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 645IU 13%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 7%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.