How to Make Ranchero Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ranchero sauce is a delicious and versatile Mexican sauce that is perfect for adding flavor and heat to a variety of dishes. This savory and spicy sauce is made with a combination of tomatoes, onions, garlic, and an assortment of peppers, giving it a bold and vibrant flavor profile that is sure to elevate any dish it is paired with.

Traditionally served with eggs, ranchero sauce is also a fantastic accompaniment to grilled meats, tacos, enchiladas, and even as a dipping sauce for tort...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8

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

    19 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 130mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 140mg