Red Ranchero Enchilada Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lard

• 2 tablespoons Ranchero

• 2 tablespoons flour

• 3 cloves garlic

• 2 diced tomatoes (or 1 can of roasted tomatoes)

• 1 large white onion

• 1 medium yellow onion

• 1 tablespoons Cumin

• 2 cups beef broth

• 2 cups chicken broth

• Brown sugar to taste

• Tomato paste to taste

• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of lard in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.

2. Add 2 tablespoons of Ranchero and 2 tablespoons of flour and stir until the mixture is clumped together.

3. Dice 3 cloves of garlic, 2 tomatoes (or 1 can of roasted tomatoes), 1 large white onion, and 1 medium yellow onion, add and stir for a few minutes until the vegetables are soft.

4. Add 1 tablespoon of cumin and stir.

5. Add 2 cups of beef broth and 2 cups of chicken broth, and stir until combined.

6. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until it is thickened to your desired consistency.

7. Taste and adjust the seasoning with brown sugar, tomato paste, and salt as needed.

8. If you'd like a smoother sauce, blend the mixture in a food processor or blender.

9. Serve over your favorite enchiladas. Enjoy!

The Taste

This enchilada sauce is sure to please a foodie! It has a delicious smoky flavor from the Ranchero and a nice balance of sweetness from the brown sugar and tomatoes. The garlic and onions add great depth of flavor, while the cumin gives it an authentic aroma. The combination of beef and chicken broth gives it a rich, savory taste that is sure to make your taste buds sing. This sauce is slammin’!

Nutritional Facts :

This recipe makes 8 Servings

Calories: 135

Total Fat: 7g

Saturated Fat: 1.5g

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 548mg

Total Carbohydrates: 10g

Dietary Fiber: 2g

Sugars: 4g

Protein: 6g

Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)