Ranchero Sauce

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4.8

111 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    60 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Ranchero Sauce

This Ranchero Sauce recipe packs a punch of flavor from sauteed tomatoes, onions and cilantro with the perfect amount of spice and smokiness.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 large white onion, diced
  • 3 plum tomatoes, diced
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper diced
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic  (about 2 cloves)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock (or water)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (about the juice of 1 lime)
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Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onions, tomatoes, jalapeno, chipotle pepper, garlic, salt, paprika and dried oregano. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions and peppers soften and the mixture becomes very concentrated.
  3. Add chicken stock, stir to combine and cook for 30 more seconds.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and lime juice.
  5. Using an immersion blender or regular stand blender, carefully blend the mixture until it reaches the consistency you want. A few pulses will leave the ranchero sauce slightly chunky, or you can puree it until it's completely smooth.
  6. Taste and season with more salt if necessary. Serve immediately on top of eggs, tacos, burritos and all your favorite Mexican foods.

Notes

  • Makes 2 cups of Ranchero Sauce.
  • Jalapenos - I removed the seeds and veins from the pepper to keep it on the mild side, but you can leave them in if you want it a little more spicy.
  • Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce - I added 2 but feel free to add only 1 if you want it mild. If you're not a fan of chipotle peppers, you can leave it out completely for a very mild ranchero sauce.
  • Storage - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.5cups Calories 60kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 206mg (9%) Potassium 163mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 803IU (16%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 60 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5cups
Calories 60kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 206mg 9%
Potassium 163mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 803IU 16%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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