Dressing + Sauces

Tomato-Red Chile Sauce

Tomato-Red Chile Sauce

Goes great with Huevos Rancheros & Stuffed Poblanos!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 yellow onion, chopped

  • 4 garlic gloves, minced

  • 1 jalapeno, chopped

  • 1 cup dry red wine

  • 2.5 cups canned plum tomatoes

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 4 tablespoon chile powder

  • 2 tablespoon chipotle in adobo sauce

  • 1 tablespoon paprika

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • Sea salt & pepper, to taste

  • 1 lime, juiced

Directions

  • Add onions to the chorizo drippings and cook over medium heat until soft.
  • Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Deglaze with red wine and simmer until liquid is reduced by half.
  • While the liquid is reducing, puree the canned plum tomatoes. Strain the tomatoes to remove seeds.
  • Once liquid is reduced, add pureed tomatoes, water, chile powder, adobo sauce, paprika, and honey.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and cook until sauce thickens – about 25 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Finish with lime juice. Then remove from heat.