Try this homemade Basic Red Sauce (Salsa De Chile Rojo) recipe the whole family will love. Made with chilies, water, onion and garlic. Easy step-by-step…
This Basic Red Sauce (Salsa De Chile Rojo) relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as ancho chilies, dried, warm water, medium onion, chopped and garlic cloves, chopped. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 244 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.
It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.
Updated Jun 30, 2026