Ranchero Sauce

By HeatherS

This spicy Mexican tomato sauce is traditionally used for Huevos Rancheros but equally delicious served over steamed veggies or grilled fish.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 small onion or 1/2 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 to 2 chopped canned chipotles in adobo, or to taste
• 1 to 2 tbsp. adobo sauce from canned chipotles, or to taste
• 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro, to finish
• Squeeze of lime juice, to finish

Preparation

Step 1

Heat saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil. When olive oil is hot, add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add chipotles, adobo sauce and diced tomatoes. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce and let simmer until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Finish with chopped cilantro and lime juice.