Mmmm Good Ranchero Sauce Recipe

Name: Mmmm Good Ranchero Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 onion, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh ground cumin; 1 tablespoon oregano; ½ cup mild chili powder; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded & minced; 4 cups low-sodium tomato juice; 28 ounces tomatoes, diced canned & their juice; 14 ounces water

Servings: persons

1
Saute onion, garlic, cumin, jalapeno mince & oregano in oil over medium heat until onion translucent - do not brown garlic, turn down heat if necessary.
2
Add ground chile and saute 2-3 minutes - will begin to smell chiles, but no burning!
3
Add 4 cups tomato juice and simmer 10 minutes.
4
Procede to next step sooner than 10 minutes if juice thickens.
5
Add diced tomatoes & their juice & 1/2 can water (rinses out can).
6
Simmer on low 30 minutes.
7
Cool to room temp then run through blender.
8
Use in your favorite recipe - Enjoy!

215

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 1 onion, minced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoon fresh ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Mmmm Good Ranchero Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mmmm Good Ranchero Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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