A quick and easy recipe for Ranchero Sauce, a tomato-based sauce infused with sauteed vegetables like jalapenos, onions, and fresh garlic.
Add the oil to a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion and jalapeño and sauté for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and sauté 1 minute more.
Carefully pour in the crushed tomatoes. Stir in the chicken broth, salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Reduce the heat to medium and allow to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Optional: for a smoother sauce, transfer the contents of the saucepan to a blender or food processor. Remove the feed tube (to prevent a build-up of steam and pressure), cover with a dish towel, and process until smooth. Serve and enjoy.
Makes 2 cups. About 3 tablespoons per serving.
The Anthony Kitchen