Ranchero Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this bold and flavorful Ranchero Sauce, a rich and zesty Mexican-inspired condiment bursting with vibrant ingredients and tantalizing aromatics. Crafted with fire-roasted tomatoes, smoky cumin, and a hint of heat from diced jalapeño, this sauce is simmered to perfection to develop layers of savory goodness. Fresh cilantro and a splash of lime juice bring a bright, refreshing finish to this versatile recipe, making it the perfect companion for huevos rancheros, tacos, burritos, or grilled meats. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy homemade sauce adds an irresistible kick to any dish and is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- 15 ounces fire-roasted tomatoes, crushed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and diced jalapeño, and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the crushed fire-roasted tomatoes and their juice, tomato paste, and stir well to combine.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, and stir in the cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Raise the heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the sauce from the heat and adjust seasoning to taste with more salt and pepper if necessary.
Stir in the chopped cilantro and fresh lime juice right before serving.
Use the ranchero sauce as a topping for eggs, tacos, burritos, or other dishes as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
484 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.6 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2439 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 193 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1883 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
