"Caldillo de jitomate", also known as light Mexican tomato sauce, is a versatile sauce that can be used as a base for stews, soups, and other dishes. The sauce is made with fresh, ripe tomatoes, onions, garlic, and a variety of spices. It is typically simmered for a long time, allowing the flavors to meld and deepen. This article will provide you with a delicious recipe for light Mexican tomato sauce caldillo de jitomate, which is perfect for adding a flavorful touch to your favorite dishes.
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AUTHENTIC MEXICAN PICADILLO
Picadillo is a popular dish in most South American cuisines. It is made with lean ground beef (or can be made with ground turkey as well), tomatoes, potatoes, and other ingredients. This authentic recipe will bring the flavors of Mexico to your plate.
Provided by mytable_yourtummy
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Bring 6 whole tomatoes to a boil in a small pot. Transfer to a blender. Add 3/4 cup water, onion halves, and whole garlic clove. Blend until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and serrano pepper. Cook until onion is transparent. Add minced garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chopped tomato and cook for 1 minute more. Add ground beef; cook until browned, about 8 minutes.
- Pour canned tomato sauce into the beef mixture. Cook for 2 minutes. Mix in potatoes and carrots. Cook for 2 minutes; add the blended tomatoes, jalapeno, chicken bouillon, cumin, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well, reduce heat, and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 79.2 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 528.9 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
MEXICAN TOMATO SAUCE
Make and share this Mexican Tomato Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by IngridH
Categories Sauces
Time 50m
Yield 4 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drain the tomatoes, and reserve the juice.
- Chop the tomatoes, and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion, jalapeno and garilc.
- Cook until onion is translucent, but not browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and their juices, and all remaining ingedients, and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally for 20 - 30 minutes, or until the sauce thickens sllightly.
- Using a food processor or hand blender, puree the sauce.
LIGHT MEXICAN TOMATO SAUCE: CALDILLO DE JITOMATE
This is an all-purpose sauce that is a staple in Mexican homes. It is served over fried eggs for breakfast or chilaquiles. It can also be poured over almost any pan broiled meat, such as chicken breast. It can also be made into a salsa if it is pureed without water. Please note that the level of heat will depend on the kind and number of chiles that you choose. Fresh chiles add a sort of "greener" flavor whereas the dried ones give a deeper flavor. Also, if you are looking for a light, clear sauce, use a sieve to separate the solids.
Provided by Mami J
Categories Sauces
Time 7m
Yield 1 cup, 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the tomatoes, onion and chiles in a small sauce pan with enough.water to almost cover the tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes are soft. Then puree them in a blender with salt to taste and some of the cooking liquid, adjusting the amount to achieve the texture that you like.
- Some people add a little powdered chicken stock (Knorr Suiza). You can add a bit of garlic too. If you are pouring this over fried eggs you can either pour it over them in the same pan where they cooked and let the sauce simmer a little or you can just pour it over the eggs right in the serving plate (I prefer this method-less fat!). You can also use this sauce for chilaquiles, but in this can be fried in a little oil or added to the fried tortillas in the pan where they were fried. I like my chilaquiles crunchy so I fry the sauce separately in about a tsp of oil.
- This sauce is so basic that herbs such as oregano or cilantro can be added and the flavor can be changed completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 14.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 3.5, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2, Protein 0.6
SIMPLE TOMATO SAUCE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and simmer covered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and check for seasoning. If sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors.
- Add half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
- If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to 6 months.
SALSA DE JITOMATE COCIDA: COOKED TOMATO SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Time 25m
Yield about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Blend the tomatoes, onion, and garlic to a fairly smooth sauce (it should have some texture).
- Heat the oil, add the sauce and salt, and cook over a medium flame for about 8 minutes until it has thickened and is well seasoned.
LIGHT TOMATO SAUCE
Categories Sauce Blender Herb Tomato Low Fat Quick & Easy Low Cal Low/No Sugar Bon Appétit
Yield Makes About 3 1/2 Cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth. Transfer to heavy medium saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat until flavors are blended and sauce is very slightly thickened, approximately 5 minutes.
TOMATO SAUCE
Steps:
- Blend all ingredients in a blender until very smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour through a medium-mesh sieve into a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan, pressing hard on and then discarding solids. Gently simmer sauce, uncovered, stirring occasionally and skimming froth, until sauce is slightly thickened and reduced to about 2 cups, 10 to 15 minutes.
Tips:
- To make a flavorful and authentic Caldillo de Jitomate, use ripe, juicy tomatoes. Roma tomatoes are a great choice because they have a good balance of acidity and sweetness.
- If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned tomatoes. Just be sure to drain them well and rinse them before using.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of chili peppers to your taste. If you like it spicy, add more peppers. If you prefer a milder sauce, use less peppers or omit them altogether.
- Serve Caldillo de Jitomate with your favorite Mexican dishes, such as tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or tamales. It also makes a great dipping sauce for chips.
Conclusion:
Caldillo de Jitomate is a delicious and versatile Mexican sauce that is easy to make. With its fresh, tangy flavor, it is a great addition to any Mexican meal. Whether you are using it as a sauce for tacos, burritos, or enchiladas, or as a dipping sauce for chips, Caldillo de Jitomate is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a flavorful and authentic Mexican sauce, give Caldillo de Jitomate a try. You won't be disappointed!
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