Chipotle Sauce

Name: Chipotle Sauce
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons salad oil; 1 onion (1/2 lb. total), peeled and chopped; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seed; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 4 to 6 canned chipotle chilies in sauce; 2 cans (28-oz. size and 10-oz. size; 4 3/4 cups total) red chili or enchilada sauce; 2 cans (6 oz. each) tomato paste; Salt

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 teaspoons salad oil
1 onion (1/2 lb. total), peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seed
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
4 to 6 canned chipotle chilies in sauce
2 cans (28-oz. size and 10-oz. size; 4 3/4 cups total) red chili or enchilada sauce
2 cans (6 oz. each) tomato paste
Salt

Directions

1

In a 3- to 4-quart pan over medium-high heat, frequently stir oil, onion, and garlic until onion is lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add oregano, cumin, and allspice and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
2

Meanwhile, in a blender, puree chipotles (for less heat, remove seeds), small can (10 oz.) chili sauce, and tomato paste until smooth. Add to onion mixture.
3

Add remaining can (28 oz.) chili sauce to onion-chipotle mixture and stir to blend well. Season to taste with salt.
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1/4 cup.