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Ranchero Sauce

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course sauce
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 48 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 large white onion diced
  • 2 jalapeño peppers seeded and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 15 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion and jalapeños, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
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  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth, then season with cumin, oregano, and paprika.
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  • Bring the mixture to a simmer and let cook for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
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  • Use an immersion blender to blend the sauce directly in the pan until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer to a blender and purée until smooth.
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  • Serve the sauce warm, or allow it to cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Nutrition

Calories: 48kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 237mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Ranchero Sauce
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