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Homemade Colorado Sauce Recipe

Homemade Colorado Sauce, easy and delicious! Use it with chicken to make Colorado Chicken Tacos, Colorado Chicken Tamales or Colorado Chicken Quesadillas.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 256 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 dried New Mexico chili peppers
  • 2 dried Ancho chili peppers
  • 1 dried Chipotle chili pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/8 cup grapeseed or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups chicken stock

Instructions

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  1. Remove the stems and seeds from all the chili peppers and tear them into small pieces. Wash your hands, then fill a bowl with hot water.
  2. Soak the chili peppers in the hot water for 10-15 minutes, until they soften. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the soaking water.
  3. Transfer the soaked peppers to a blender and add the garlic, oregano, cumin, coriander, oil, and salt.
  4. Pulse the blender a few times. Then, add the stock and the reserved soaking water. Puree until smooth.
  5. Place a large sauté pan over medium heat on your stovetop. Holding a fine mesh sieve over the pan, pour the contents of the blender through the sieve to strain out any remaining solids. Discard the solids.
  6. Bring the sauce to a soft boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until it reaches your desired consistency.

Notes

  • Storage Info:
  • To store Homemade Colorado Sauce, place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will remain good for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze the sauce; it will keep well for about 3 months in the freezer. When ready to use, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight. To reheat, simply warm it in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 256kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 14g Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 1058mg (44%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 256

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 256kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g 82%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 1058mg 44%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%

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