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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 60 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 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)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
- 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.
- Add chicken stock, stir to combine and cook for 30 more seconds.
- 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 will leave the ranchero sauce slightly chunky, or you can puree it until it's completely smooth.
- Taste and season with more salt if necessary. Serve immediately on top of eggs, tacos, burritos and all your favorite Mexican foods.
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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
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
% 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.