Salsa Colorada

Name: Salsa Colorada
Ingredients: 10 -12 colorado dried red chilies; 3 cups chicken broth; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt

6 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

10 -12 colorado dried red chilies
3 cups chicken broth
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Roast the chilies in oven @ 350 on a cookie sheet for 15 minutes.Remove and place in a paper bag for 10 minutes.Remove from bag and discard the stems and seeds.
2

Place all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for 15 minutes.
3

Pour into a blender one cup at a time and puree. Strain sauce through a sieve into a bowl, mashing with the back of a spoon. Discard solids. If sauce is too thin, place back in saucepan and reduce to the consistency of a thick tomato sauce.
4

Serve warm over enchiladas or burritos, topped with shredded cheese.