south-of-the border essentials: mexican sauce

Name: South-of-the Border Essentials: Mexican Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 4 large dried guajillo peppers; 2 medium dried pasilla peppers; 14 ounce(s) diced tomatoes, 1 can with juice; 1/2 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped; 2 cup(s) beef stock not broth; 2 tablespoon(s) apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoon(s) coconut sugar; 1 tablespoon(s) ground achiote; 2 teaspoon(s) salt kosher variety, fine grain; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; ## FINISHING TOUCH; 2 tablespoon(s) lime juice, freshly squeezed

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Nov 1, 2022

This can be a dipping sauce, or something you might drizzle over tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or whatever you choose. It is an excellent sauce that brings a spicy level of flavor to many South-of-the-Border dishes. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

yield Several

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
4 large dried guajillo peppers
2 medium dried pasilla peppers
14 ounces diced tomatoes, 1 can with juice
1/2 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
2 cups beef stock not broth
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons coconut sugar
1 tablespoon ground achiote
2 teaspoons salt kosher variety, fine grain
1 teaspoon ground cumin
FINISHING TOUCH
2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed

How To Make south-of-the border essentials: mexican sauce

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

What will you need? You will need a good pot to reduce the sauce, and a blender to mix it all up.
Step 3

Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
Step 4

Cut of the tops of the chilies and remove the seeds. Place into a bowl and cover with hot/boiling water for about 20 minutes.
Step 5

After the allotted time, place the rehydrated chilies and the remainder of the ingredients (except the lime juice) into a blender, and blend until smooth.
Step 6

Add the blended ingredients to a saucepan and slowly simmer until it begins to thicken, and reduces by 30%, about 20 – 25 minutes.
Step 7

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 8

Add the lime juice to brighten the sauce and serve with your favorite Mexican dishes. Enjoy.
Step 9

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
Step 10

Namasté
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