Ranchera Sauce (Salsa Ranchera), a Versatile Mexican Cooking Sauce

Name: Ranchera Sauce (Salsa Ranchera), a Versatile Mexican Cooking Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Latin,Mexican,Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or pork lard; 1/4 cup onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, diced; 1 fresh serrano chile, or jalapeño chile, seeded and diced; 3 cups fresh tomatoes, peeled and diced; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon chile; Salt, to taste

A versatile Mexican cooking sauce, Salsa Ranchera, features a vibrant blend of tomatoes, onion, chile, and traditional spices.

⭐ 4.2 (63 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 15 minTotal: 30 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Sauce

Cuisine Tags:

Latin Mexican Tex-Mex

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Instructions

Heat oil or lard in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add onions, garlic, and fresh chile; sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
Reduce heat to medium-low, then add tomatoes and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until soft.
Stir in oregano, ground chile (if using), and salt; simmer for 5 more minutes.
Serve as-is, or for a smoother sauce, cool and blend, straining if desired.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 48 kcal

Carbohydrate: 4 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 1 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Sodium: 149 mg

Sugar: 2 g

Fat: 4 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g