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Ranchero Sauce

Ranchero Sauce Recipe

Sauces are the perfect way to give a twist to your dishes. This holiday season, make sure to try some ranchero sauce. It is spicy and extremely flavorful, and it is exactly what your table is missing!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dips and Sauces
Cuisine Mexican
Calories 31 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Bowl
  • Knife
  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Yellow Onion
  • 2 Jalapeno Peppers
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 16 ounce Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon Ancho Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Chipotle Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Guajillo Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Cayenne Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Lime Juice
  • Salt (as per taste)

Instructions
 

  • Heat a pan and add one tablespoon of olive oil to it.
  • After that, add medium-sized chopped onion and 2 chopped jalapeno pepper into the oil and stir them.
  • Once it becomes soft, add 4 cloves of garlic to it and continue sauteeing them.
  • As a fourth step, add 16 ounces of diced tomatoes, 1 cup of chicken broth, and ½ a cup of cilantro to the pan.
  • Bring it to boiling and add 1 tablespoon of ancho, guajillo, chipotle, and cayenne powder to the mixture. Stir it well and let it boil for another 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Once it is done, bring it from the gas and let it cool.
  • Move all of the ingredients to a blender jar and blend it until it gains a saucy texture. Taste test it and add some lime juice, along with salt or pepper if necessary.
  • Your Ranchero sauce is ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 340mg
Keyword ranchero sauce
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