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Mexican Red Sauce

Mexican Red Sauce is a very necessary component for enchiladas; but it’s also a great addition to a number of other Mexican dishes.This sugar-free, low-carb recipe is not only healthy, but extremely tasty and tangy.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g Tomatoes* (roughly diced)
  • 1/4 White Onion (finely diced)
  • 1 Chili Pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 1/3 Cup Vinegar
  • 2 Teaspoons Paprika
  • 2 Teaspoons Chili Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Unsweetened Coco Powder
  • 1 Pinch Cinnamon

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Small Pot with Cover
  • Measuring Tools
  • Stove Top
  • Immersion Blender (optional, but very helpful)

Method
 

  1. Cut the tomatoes, onion, and chili pepper. Put them in a small pot and start cooking at a low temperature.
  2. Add the vinegar, stir, and cover.
  3. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
  4. Once all the vegetables are soft, add the spices. Stir and then cover again.
  5. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
  6. Remove the cover and use the immersion blender to create a smooth and thin sauce.
  7. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can mash the tomatoes (see the notes below on those extra directions).
  8. Let the sauce simmer until the rest of the meal is ready.
  9. If the sauce gets too thick, use water and/or more vinegar to thin it out.
  10. Spoon desired amount onto your dish.

Notes

*400g is about 14 ounces