MEXICAN RED SAUCE

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This is a red sauce that I found on some website and slightly made adjustments. It's an excellent sauce for tamales, enchiladas and Mexican chicken casseroles.

Provided by sheriboren

Categories Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomatoes (diced)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup water (set aside 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons cilantro (leaves only, chopped fine)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup green pepper (diced)
1 medium jalapeno, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt, to taste

Steps:

Combine all ingredients, except for the 1/2 cup of water in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
Pour sauce into a medium sauce pan and add remaining 1/2 cup of water.
Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and allow to cook through for about 20 minutes.
Note: Makes Aprox 2 quarts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.6, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 4.1, Sodium 1885, Carbohydrate 67.2, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 49.5, Protein 9

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