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Mexican Red Sauce

A rich and flavorful sauce that is a staple in Mexican cuisine, perfect for tacos, enchiladas, and more.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 6 medium ripe tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 dried guajillo chiles stemmed and seeded
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Large saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Soak the dried guajillo chiles in hot water for about 15 minutes.
  2. Blend the tomatoes until smooth.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  5. Drain and add the soaked chiles to the saucepan and sauté for a few minutes.
  6. Pour the blended tomatoes into the saucepan and stir to combine.
  7. Sprinkle ground cumin, oregano, and salt into the sauce.
  8. Simmer the sauce for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Adjust the consistency with water if the sauce is too thick.
  10. Serve warm over your favorite Mexican dishes.

Notes

For added flavor, consider roasting the tomatoes and chiles before blending.