Ancho Chile Sauce Recipe

Name: Ancho Chile Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 dried ancho chile, stemmed, seeded, coarsely torn (no ancho chile, see note in description); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar, packed; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1 dried ancho chile, stemmed, seeded, coarsely torn (no ancho chile, see note in description)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
salt
pepper

1
Place chile in medium bowl. Pour enough boiling water over to cover; let soak until soft, about 30 minutes. Drain, reserving soaking liquid.
2
Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Add tomato paste; stir 2 minutes. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds. Add wine and softened chile; simmer 2 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons reserved chile soaking liquid, ketchup and all remaining ingredients. Simmer 3 minutes, stirring often. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
3
Puree sauce in blender, adding more reserved soaking liquid by tablespoonfuls if too thick. May be made 3 days ahead; cover and chill.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 dried ancho chile, stemmed, seeded, coarsely torn (no ancho chile, see note in description), 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Ancho Chile Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ancho Chile Sauce

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