Mexican Dinner Night
This silky sauce adds a perky punch of flavor to any dish! I guarantee once you make this recipe, you will use it over and over again. It’s a creamy smoky sauce with tons of zest and a little hint of spice. In fact, I believe this to be absolutely The Best Ranchero Sauce Recipe Ever!
What is Ranchero Sauce?
Ranchero sauce is a type of cooked salsa made with tomatoes, peppers, smoky chiles, and spices. It can be pureed smooth or left chunky (although we like it smooth) and can be spooned over everything. Ranchero sauce is similar to red enchilada sauce. However, it is lighter on the chiles, giving it a brighter perkier flavor than enchilada sauce. But don’t let that stop you from using Ranchera over enchiladas!
How to Use Ranchero Sauce
You could put “The Best Ranchero Sauce Recipe” on just about anything, and it would improved it… Eggs, potatoes, steaks, pork chops, fish, grilled vegetables, risotto or grits, leftover holiday dishes, old shoes. Anytime I make this easy Ranchera Sauce Recipe my family rants and raves about whatever I spoon it over. They say things like, “This is the best chicken ever!” and “This is the best-roasted asparagus ever!” Yet in reality… It’s always the sauce that brings out this reaction. Don’t believe me? Make a batch to keep in the fridge this week. Warm it up and serve it over your leftover turkey, dressing, or green beans. You won’t believe what a difference it will make.
What Ingredients You Will Need
1 tablespoon olive oil 2 shallots, peeled and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 15 ounces tomato sauce (1 can) 12 ounces roasted piquillo peppers or roasted red peppers (1 jar) 4.5 ounces chopped green chiles (1 can) 1 cup chicken stock (or chicken broth) 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke 1/2 cup heavy cream
How To Make Ranchero Sauce
Instructions… Place a saute pan/large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil and shallots. Sauté the shallots for 2 minutes. Then add the garlic and sauté another 1-2 minutes. Drain the piquillo peppers. Add all remaining ingredients to the saute pan, except for the heavy cream. Simmer the ranchero sauce for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender, puree/blend the sauce mixture until smooth. Then stir in the heavy cream. Salt to taste. Serve with your favorite Mexican dish and garnish with some cilantro.
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