Classic Ranchero Sauce Recipe

Name: Classic Ranchero Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small white onion, finely chopped; 1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 4 cloves of fresh garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 dried guajillo peppers; 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes; 1 16 ounce can chopped fire roasted tomatoes; 2 cups beef broth; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

1 small white onion, finely chopped
1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4 cloves of fresh garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 dried guajillo peppers
1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 16 ounce can chopped fire roasted tomatoes
2 cups beef broth
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1
Place the dried guajillo peppers in a bowl and cover with boiling water to re-hydrate. After 20 minutes, carefully squeeze out the hot water before seeding and chopping chilies.
2
In a deep saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil and let heat for 30 seconds. Saute the onion, serrano pepper, and jalapeno pepper for 2 minutes or until soft. Add the fresh garlic and continue to cook for one more minute.
3
Add all the remaining ingredients to the saucepan and lower the heat to the lowest setting. Simmer, uncovered, for 45 minute to 1 hour. Stir frequently, to avoid any sauce burning on the bottom.
4
After the sauce is done, transfer (carefully) to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree the sauce. To achieve the smooth texture intended for this sauce, run it through a mesh sieve in batches (use a metal spoon to help it along) until all is strained.
5
Store in a mason jar or otherwise tightly sealed container. Lasts for one week in the fridge.

115

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small white onion, finely chopped, 1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped, 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, 4 cloves of fresh garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Classic Ranchero Sauce falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Ranchero Sauce

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