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Mexican Tomato Sauce
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 4
This is an outstanding alternative to canned enchilada sauce.
Ingredients:
2 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 small jalapeno pepper, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons red wine
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Directions:
1. Drain the tomatoes, and reserve the juice.
2. Chop the tomatoes, and set aside.
3. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
4. Add the onion, jalapeno and garilc.
5. Cook until onion is translucent, but not browned, about 5 minutes.
6. Add the tomatoes and their juices, and all remaining ingedients, and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally for 20 - 30 minutes, or until the sauce thickens sllightly.
7. Using a food processor or hand blender, puree the sauce.
By RecipeOfHealth.com