Ranchero Sauce

Ranchero Sauce

from isabeleats.com
15 min

This Ranchero Sauce recipe packs a punch of flavor from sauteed tomatoes, onions and cilantro with the perfect amount of spice and smokiness.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 large white onion, (diced)
  • 3 plum tomatoes, (diced)
  • 1 jalapeno, (diced )
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic ((about 2 cloves))
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse 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))

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a medium skillet or pot over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    Add chicken stock, stir to combine and cook for 30 more seconds.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and lime juice.

  5. 5

    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.

  6. 6

    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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