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chili-tomato sauce

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Tam D
@methodmaven
The Dalles, OR

Ever wonder what kind of dressing goes on Taco Salad? I did -- until I found this recipe! It's a fantastic, deep, rich, red, full-flavored, all-around tomato sauce, perfect for any Mexican dish. Make a double batch, and keep some on hand :)

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chili-tomato sauce

  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped fine
  • 28 oz
    tomato sauce or puree
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1-2 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    dried, ground oregano
  • 1 tsp
    salt

How To Make chili-tomato sauce

  • 1
    Cook onion in olive oil in a heavy 3 qt. saucepan, over medium heat, just until golden yellow (not brown).
  • 2
    Add chili powder, garlic, and oregano, stirring a few moments. Then add tomato sauce and salt.
  • 3
    Cover and simmer over low heat 30-60 minutes, stirring frequently. If you want a smooth sauce you can put it through a strainer, or use a hand blender, but we never have -- we love it just the way it is.
  • 4
    NOTE: Choose tomato sauce for a thinner sauce, almost like spaghetti sauce, and tomato puree for a thicker sauce. If you don't have ground oregano, please whisk your dried oregano leaves in a spice grinder. You could use the leaves, but it's a less favorable result. 30 minutes is long enough, but I like to let it simmer about an hour.
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