Ranchero Sauce

by Peter Serantoni
from Chevys & Rio Bravo Fresh Mex Cookbook
(Ten Speed Press, 2000)
Makes 3 cups

This chunky, quick-cooked salsa has a lot more flavor than the store-bought stuff. Serve it with chips for dipping. Use it on Chevys Three-Cheese Chile Relleños, huevos rancheros and omelets. Or heat it up and toss it with pasta, just like a traditional Italian tomato sauce (for extra credit, crumble some queso fresco on top).—Peter Serantoni

convert Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3/4 cup chopped onion
3 cups peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano

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Method
1. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and saute until soft. Add the rest of the ingredients, increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Once boiling, decrease the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.

2. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days To use, heat slowly over low heat.

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