MESA RED SAUCE

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The mexican "mother" sauce, to be served with quesadillas, enchiladas, huevos, etc, etc, etc... posted for ZWT5 from Rebar Modern Food Cookbook.

Provided by Katzen

Categories     Sauces

Time 50m

Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 onion, diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons masa harina
4 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
4 cups vegetable stock or 4 cups water, heated
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Heat vegetable oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Sprinkle in the masa harina and stir constantly as it cooks and turns golden.
  • 2. Add the spices and stir for another 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the warm vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and whisk in the tomato paste and sugar.
  • 3. Simmer partially covered for 30 minutes, stirring regularly. Season to taste.

Elva Morales
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Overall, I thought this sauce was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Saeed DXB5
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This sauce is a little spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Renee Vries
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I love that this sauce is made with fresh ingredients. It really makes a difference in the flavor.


Makalu Sherpa
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes.


Hamza Janjua
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I served this sauce with pasta and it was delicious. I can't wait to try it with other dishes.


sandile chonco
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This sauce is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Favour Francis
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the sauce turned out great!


Cynthia Mohr
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This sauce is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.


Nevaeh vlogs
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I added some extra garlic and red pepper flakes to give it a little kick. Yum!


Vio Afton
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Can't wait to make this sauce for my next Italian night!


Mohammad Chaker
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Just made this sauce and it's oh-so-good!


Sameer Koser
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this sauce. Very flavorful!


sameer Vejdani
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This sauce is a keeper! I've made it twice already and it's always a hit.


John obinna
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Just pinned this recipe! Looks delicious!


Itx_Rehan King
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Made this for dinner last night. This is the best Mesa red sauce recipe I've ever tried! My husband and kids loved it.


Salman Fairaj
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Trying this sauce tonight. Smells heavenly!


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