Best Mexican Essentials Mild Topping Red Sauce Recipes

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MEXI-MILD RED CHILI SAUCE



Mexi-Mild Red Chili Sauce image

A very mild, tasty, and tangy sauce inspired by a hybrid of enchilada sauce and taco sauce. Easy and inexpensive to make, this frugal condiment accompanies... just about anything!

Provided by PeteVenk

Categories     Sauces

Time 12m

Yield 48 tablespoons, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons oregano
4 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch
6 ounces diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 3/4 cups water

Steps:

  • Blend diced tomatoes to a near puree consistency.
  • Combine water and cornstarch in a saucepan, whisk until combined.
  • Add all ingredients, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  • Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool for 30 minutes.
  • Store refrigerated or freeze for future use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 56.8, Carbohydrate 0.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 0.1

MEXICAN ESSENTIALS: MILD TOPPING RED SAUCE



Mexican Essentials: Mild Topping Red Sauce image

This is a mild sauce that can be drizzled over tacos and used as a sauce on Mexican pizzas, or other recipes. The vinegar gives it a wonderful tang, and the spices give it savor. So, you ready... Let's get into the kitchen.

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

PLAN/PURCHASE
1/2 c filtered water
8 oz tomato sauce, plain variety
2 Tbsp distilled white vinegar
1 1/2 tsp dehydrated onions, finely ground
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp sugar, granulated variety
1/4 tsp sweet paprika
1/4 Tbsp cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. You will need a saucepan, and a non-reactive jar to store the sauce in.
  • 3. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 4. Add the tomato sauce, water, and vinegar to a small saucepan over medium heat, and bring up to a simmer.
  • 5. Place the dry ingredients into a spice blender, and blend until finely ground.
  • 6. Add to the simmering sauce.
  • 7. Continue to simmer for 5 - 7 minutes.
  • 8. Remove from the heat, allow to cool.
  • 9. Store in a non-reactive container in the fridge, until ready to use.
  • 10. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 11. Use anywhere you want a piquant sauce for your Mexican recipes. Enjoy.
  • 12. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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