Ranchero Sauce for Enchilada

Author: Live a Pure Life

Prep. Time: 10 Mins

Cook Time 35-40 Mins

This amazing recipe of ranchero sauce is perfect for enchilada. It can be used in a variety of other Mexican recipes like Taquitos, burritos, chiles rellenos etc. I made for enchilada. It’s easy to make and very delicious.

Ingredients

• Diced Tomatoes 1 and ½ Cup
• Chopped Onions 1 Cup
• Red Bell Peppers Diced 1 Cup
• Jalapeno 1 deseeds and diced
• Minced Garlic 1 Tbsp.
• few string of cilantro washed and chopped
• Cumin Powder or seeds 1/2 Tsp.
• Cayenne Powder 1/2 Tsp. or according to your taste
• Oil 1 Tbsp.

Method

1. In a medium sauce pan, heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium heat. Add the onion along with the red bell peppers. Cook for about 4-6 minutes or until vegetables begin to brown.
2. Add the cumin, cayenne, salt, jalapenos and garlic. Let cook for 1 minute.
3. Add diced tomatoes mix well. Reduce the heat and allow simmering for 12- 15 minutes.
4. Add in the chopped cilantro. Let it cool for 10-15 minutes.
5. Transfer the ranchero mix to a blender and blend until smooth.
6. Transfer the ranchero mix to the sauce pan and heat over medium heat until boiled and thicken. About 5-7 minutes.
7. Garnish with some chopped green onions.
8. Ranchero Sauce is ready to use for Enchiladas. 

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