Mexican Tomato Sauce Recipe

Elevate your Mexican dishes with this vibrant and flavorful homemade tomato sauce! A superior alternative to canned enchilada sauces, this recipe delivers rich, authentic taste in just 50 minutes. Perfect for enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and more!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 86.9 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mexican Tomato Sauce

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How to Make Mexican Tomato Sauce

  1. Drain a 28-ounce can of whole peeled tomatoes, reserving 1/2 cup of the juice.
  2. Roughly chop the drained tomatoes and set aside.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced, and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Cook until the onion is translucent but not browned, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, reserved tomato juice, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Carefully transfer the sauce to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and puree until smooth.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

3g

Carbs

3g