Ranchera Sauce A Versatile Mexican Cooking Sauce Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Although it is probably most famous for being the sauce used in huevos rancheros, this is one of the most versatile of the basic mexican cooking sauces. Ranchera sauce (aka salsa ranchera) is delicious mixed in with shredded chicken, beef, or pork; it works great as a sauce for cooked veggies and can even be poured on a hamburger or hot dog. Dont hesitate to make a double batch of ranchera sauce, as it keeps well for several days in the refrigeratoror a few months frozenand you will soon think of a slew of very tasty ways to take advantage of the extra amount. See additional suggestions for use at the end of this recipe.

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30minstotal
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Ingredients for Ranchera Sauce A Versatile Mexican Cooking Sauce Recipe

  • 0.33 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 1/25 cup Onion
  • 0.33 Garlic Cloves
  • 0.17 Fresh serrano chile
  • 1/2 cup Fresh tomatoes
  • 0.17 tablespoon Dried oregano
Nutrition
value
64
calories per serving
5 g Fat1 g Protein4 g Carbs3 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    5g
  • Protein
    1g
  • Carbs
    4g
  • Fiber
    3g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    4g
  • Protein
    1g
  • Fiber
    3g

Fats

  • Fat
    5g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    52mg
  • Iron
    1mg
  • Vitamin A
    725mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    24mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    22mg
  • Vitamin E
    1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    24mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    20mg
  • Selenium
    < 1mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats