Got any questions? Ask away! It’s such a good sauce. I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. Ranchero sauce is incredibly easy to make, and with its collection of vibrant, earthy ingredients, you’ll be drizzling it over anything and everything for a pop of flavor. It’s a super versatile sauce that is flavorful and piquant, and this is the best one I’ve ever made. You may have tried a version of the sauce if you frequent Taco Bell, served in those tiny little packets you can pour over your tacos. This particular recipe is superior and far more authentic, though you’ll also find it’s rather addictive once you start cooking with it. Let’s talk about how we make this awesome ranchero sauce recipe.
1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 16 ounce can diced tomatoes 1 cup chicken broth ¼ cup chopped cilantro (or more as desired) 1 tablespoon ancho powder 1 tablespoon guajillo powder 1 tablespoon chipotle powder 1 teaspoon cayenne 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano 1 teaspoon cumin Salt and pepper to taste Juice from 1 lime (optional)
Cook the onions and peppers down about 5 minutes to soften. Add the garlic and cook another minute, stirring a bit. Add the tomato, cilantro and chicken broth. Stir. Stir in the seasonings. Bring to a quick boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes to let the flavors develop. The sauce will thicken up for you. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor (or use an immersion blender) and pour in the lime juice. I used my stick blender. Process until nice and smooth. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator in a covered glass container. You can squeeze a bit of lime juice if you’d like at this point for a nice, fresh citrus pop, though it isn’t necessary. It’s wonderful on its own, but I love a good lime squeeze. Try spooning it over your tacos and burritos, drizzling it over plates of loaded nachos, though you don’t have to limit yourself to Mexican food. Spoon some over grilled burgers or chicken, or better yet, add some to a ground meat mixture for making zesty ranchero burgers. Try it with some of my popular Mexican recipes:
Chorizo con Huevos Tacos al Pastor Pulled Pork Torta Carnitas Beef Enchiladas Carne Asada - Mexican Grilled Steak
It’s also great served as a salsa with tortilla chips. I could go on and on about how much I love this, but see it for yourself. Go make this Huevos Rancheros Recipe and let me know how much you love it. Don’t forget the ranchero sauce! I’m using a mixture of ancho, guajillo, chipotle and red pepper, such as cayenne or paprika that makes it very rich and earthy. Such awesome flavor. Mine is the best! Bragging rights! Make it and you’ll know. If you prefer your salsa with a thinner consistency, more pureed, you can easily do that as well. You might want to simmer it a bit in a pot to thicken it up if you prefer a thicker salsa. The choice is yours. So many options. That’s it, my friends! I hope you enjoy your ranchero sauce! Let me know how you serve it up. I’d love to hear!
