Best 10 Authentic Homemade Ranchero Sauce Recipes

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Ranchero sauce, a staple in Mexican cuisine, takes on a unique flavor profile with its blend of tomatoes, chiles, and spices. Whether you want to spice up your tacos, enchiladas, or burritos, or if you simply want to add a pop of flavor to your favorite dishes, this versatile sauce has got you covered. With a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create an authentic homemade ranchero sauce that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of Mexico.

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AUTHENTIC HOMEMADE RANCHERO SAUCE RECIPE



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This is the best ranchero sauce recipe I have ever tasted, with a base of diced tomato, jalapeno and onion, seasoned with a mixture of chili powders and seasonings. Perfect on huevos rancheros or any Mexican or Tex Mex dish.

Provided by Mike Hultquist

Categories     Main Course     Salsa     sauce

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

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)

Steps:

  • Heat a large pan to medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
  • Cook the onions and peppers down about 5 minutes to soften.
  • Add the garlic and cook another minute, stirring a bit.
  • Add the tomato and chicken broth. Stir.
  • Stir in the cilantro and 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 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, Sodium 80 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RANCHERA SAUCE (SALSA RANCHERA), A VERSATILE MEXICAN COOKING SAUCE



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Tomatoes, onion, chile, and spices are the ingredients in Salsa Ranchera, a basic Mexican cooking sauce that you can use in many different dishes.

Provided by Chelsie Kenyon

Categories     Sauce

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or pork lard)
1/4 cup onion (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (diced)
1 fresh serrano chile (or jalapeño chile, seeded and diced )
3 cups fresh tomatoes (peeled and diced)
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon ground dry chile
Salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 149 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 4 g, ServingSize 3 cups (6 to 8 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

RANCHERO SAUCE



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This is served hot. It is great as a salsa or served over grilled chicken.

Provided by Andrea

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 slice bacon
½ onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped
¼ (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
½ jalapeno pepper, chopped, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Cook and stir onion in the bacon grease until onion is transparent, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove bacon from skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble.
  • Stir chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, salt, pepper, and crumbled bacon into onion; bring to a simmer and cook until flavors blend, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 129.7 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

RANCHERO SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 poblano pepper
1 dried guajillo chile
1 dried pasilla chile
3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
3 medium Spanish onions, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
6 to 8 garlic cloves, sliced
Two 28-ounce cans chopped tomatoes
Two 6-ounce cans chopped green chiles
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • On a gas range or under a broiler, roast the green, red and poblano peppers until well charred. Let cool. Stem and seed the charred peppers. Coarsely chop and set aside.
  • In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, finely grind the whole guajillo and pasilla chiles and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, warm the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, covered, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the guajillo and pasilla chiles, cumin, chili powder, oregano, thyme, black pepper, salt and garlic. Stir and cook until the spices become fragrant and are fully coated in oil, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, green chiles and sugar. Stir and continue to cook until the sauce starts to simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook until the vegetables soften and the flavors come together, 30 to 40 minutes. Taste and add additional salt and pepper as needed.

RANCHERO SAUCE



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An easy Ranchero Sauce recipe

Provided by Linda Archer

Categories     Sauce     Onion     Tomato     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Bell Pepper     Bon Appétit     Florida

Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
1 large garlic clove, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups canned chicken broth
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add next 6 ingredients and sauté until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add broth and tomato sauce and cook until sauce thickens and reduces to 1 1/2 cups, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. Mix in cilantro.

BIG-BATCH RANCHERO SAUCE



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There is no other aroma coming from the kitchen - not truffle, not freshly peeled orange, not a chocolate cake baking - that will stop you in your tracks and make you inhale as deeply as this ranchero sauce simmering away. Here's a large batch to use in many ways: Poach eggs in it for brunch, simmer shrimp in it for taco filling, or spoon it over shredded chicken with avocado slices inside a flour tortilla for lunch for the kiddos. Put it in tightly sealed Mason jars and bring it to friends as a host gift.

Provided by Gabrielle Hamilton

Categories     condiments, sauces and gravies

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 quarts (a ton; that's the point)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 1/2 pounds/about 100 ounces canned whole, peeled plum tomatoes and their juices (or one restaurant-style No. 10 can)
1 bunch cilantro, leaves and stems washed and roughly chopped
1 cup peeled garlic cloves
4 serrano chiles, stems and seeds removed then roughly chopped
2 guajillo chiles, stems detached
1 tablespoon achiote paste
Kosher salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine everything in a large pot or rondeau, and simmer over gentle heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent any scorching on the bottom. Add a little water if it becomes any thicker than ketchup. Allow to cool before puréeing.
  • Working in a blender in batches, purée until smooth. Check the salt seasoning. Let cool.
  • Transfer to quart or pint containers, and stock your freezer, or put the sauce in something more attractive - rubber-sealed jars with hinged lids? - to make gifts of the stuff. Ranchero sauce keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 1 year. (It may separate a little, in which case you can simply reheat and give a new buzz in a blender to reunify.)

RANCHERO SAUCE



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This is one of my favorite sauces-it's simple, but often poorly executed. When it's done right-the tomatoes and serranos blackened, the onion and garlic sautéed, the sauce gently fried with some cilantro and roasted poblanos-it's a rustic, vivid, soulful sauce that goes great with eggs, chicken, pork, tamales, and seafood.

Yield makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 poblano chiles, oil-roasted, peeled, cored, and seeded (page 154)
2 1/2 pounds (about 20 small) Roma tomatoes, blackened (page 164)
3 serrano chiles, stemmed and blackened (page 154)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or lard
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro, tied with kitchen string
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Cut the prepared poblano chiles into 1/4-inch-thick strips (rajas); set aside. Chop together the blackened tomatoes and serranos and set aside. In a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil over low heat and sauté the onion and garlic until soft but not brown, about 10 minutes (add up to 1/4 cup water, if necessary, to provide moisture and prevent browning). Add the chopped tomatoes and serranos, two-thirds of the poblanos (reserve one-third of the strips to add at the end), the cilantro, and the salt to the pan. Cover and cook over low heat until the flavors have married and the ingredients have lost their raw taste, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove the cilantro and stir in the reserved poblano strips.
  • Serve immediately, or hold at room temperature for up to 2 hours. It can be prepared up to 1 day ahead, refrigerated, and gently warmed before serving (don't overcook).

HOMEMADE RANCHERO SAUCE



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(This sauce can be prepared up to 5 days ahead, cooled, covered, and refrigerated. Reheat gently before serving.) NOTE: Ranchero sauce is the most important ingredient in Huevos Rancheros. Also, great with grilled steaks or pork chops. It freezes well. Makes 4 cups from Greta and William L. Arrington of Rocking Chair Ranch of Pampa, TX. Recipe By : National Cowboy Hall of Fame Chuck Wagon Cookbook From: Dan Klepach Date: 06-15-95 (164) Fido: Home Co

Provided by Catisch

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 cups, 7-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small stalk celery, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped, undrained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped mild green chili peppers, drained
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons sweet or hot Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground )
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce (or to taste)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic and cook, covered, until vegetables are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes with their juices, green chiles, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, paprika, oregano, and pepper and bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened and the tomato juices are almost evaporated, about 30 minutes Stir in the hot sauce.
  • Serve the sauce hot, warm, or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.3, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 61.2, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.5, Protein 1.9

SAUCE RANCHEROS



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This recipe is based on a Mexican classic. Make it as mild or as spicy as you like.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     Mexican-Inspired Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can whole tomatoes with juice
1 chopped jalapeno chile, (seeds and ribs removed for less heat)
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon canola oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a blender, puree tomatoes with juice, jalapeno, onion, and garlic.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add puree; cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

AUTHENTIC HUEVOS RANCHEROS



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This is an easy to make tostada-type breakfast that will definitely satisfy your hunger until lunch.

Provided by Wineaux

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs     Breakfast Burrito Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 cup refried beans with green chilies
1 teaspoon butter
4 eggs
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
½ cup salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas one at a time until firm, but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain grease.
  • Meanwhile, combine the refried beans and butter in a microwave-safe dish. Cover, and cook in the microwave until heated through. When tortillas are done, fry eggs over easy in the skillet. Add more oil if the tortillas have absorbed it all.
  • Place tortillas onto plates, and spread a layer of beans on them. Top with cheese, a fried egg, crumbled bacon and if desired, salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 247.5 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 1193.9 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Tips for Making the Best Ranchero Sauce:

  • Use ripe, fresh tomatoes. This will give your sauce the best flavor.
  • Roast the tomatoes before simmering them. This will caramelize the sugars in the tomatoes and give the sauce a richer flavor.
  • Use a variety of chiles. This will give your sauce a complex flavor. Be sure to taste the chiles before adding them to the sauce, so you can adjust the heat level to your liking.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Season the sauce to taste. You may want to add salt, pepper, garlic powder, or cumin.
  • Serve the sauce immediately. Or, let it cool completely and store it in the refrigerator for later use.

Conclusion:

Ranchero sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is perfect for topping enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and nachos. It can also be used as a marinade for chicken, fish, or shrimp. No matter how you use it, ranchero sauce is sure to add flavor and excitement to your meals.

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