Ranchero Sauce

Elevate your culinary creations with this robust and flavor-packed Ranchero Sauce—an essential recipe for fans of Tex-Mex cuisine! Bursting with bold flavors, this vibrant sauce is made with fire-roasted tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a touch of smoky cumin, perfectly balanced by the tang of fresh lime juice and the brightness of chopped cilantro. Crafted in just 35 minutes, this versatile sauce is ideal as a topping for huevos rancheros, tacos, burritos, or even grilled meats. Whether you're looking for a savory breakfast addition or a zesty accompaniment to dinner, this homemade Ranchero Sauce delivers restaurant-quality taste with minimal effort. Perfectly spiced and irresistibly fresh, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
• 15 ounces fire-roasted tomatoes, crushed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and diced jalapeño, and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the crushed fire-roasted tomatoes and their juice, tomato paste, and stir well to combine.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, and stir in the cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Raise the heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Remove the sauce from the heat and adjust seasoning to taste with more salt and pepper if necessary.

Step 8

Stir in the chopped cilantro and fresh lime juice right before serving.

Step 9

Use the ranchero sauce as a topping for eggs, tacos, burritos, or other dishes as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	854.3 grams (854.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	484

Total Fat 30.60g	39%
Saturated Fat 4.50g	23%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2439mg	106%
Total Carbohydrate 51.60g	19%
Dietary Fiber 14.10g	50%
Total Sugars 25.40g
Protein 9.50g	19%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 193mg	15%
Iron 9mg	47%
Potassium 1883mg	40%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.0%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 39.7%