5.0 from 9 votes
Ranchero Sauce (Salsa Ranchero)
Ranchero Sauce lands a tomato and pepper packed punch of flavor. Drizzle this vibrant sauce over your favorite Mexican or Tex Mex dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 54 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 large white onion diced
- 1 lb plum tomatoes chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 Jalapeño diced
- 1 Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp ancho chile powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne powder
- 1/2 tsp dried Mexican oregano
- 1/2 cup chicken stock or water
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime 2 tbsp juice
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, tomatoes, garlic, jalapeno, chipotle pepper, salt, ancho, cumin, cayenne powders and Mexican oregano. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions soften and the mixture becomes thick and concentrated.
- Add the chicken stock, stir to combine and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and lime juice.
- Using an immersion blender or regular stand blender, carefully blend the mixture until it reaches the consistency you want. A few pulses for a slightly chunky sauce, or you can puree it until it's completely smooth.
- Use immediately or store in covered container and refrigerate for 1 week.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
54kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
292mg
(12%)
Potassium
376mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1811IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 54
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 54kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 292mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 376mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1811IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.