Rojo Sauce (Red Chili Sauce)

Name: Rojo Sauce (Red Chili Sauce)
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 2 cups, 24 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 ancho chilies (or pasilla chilies); 1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree; 1 medium onion, cut up; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon cooking oil

Submitted by Lilly225

"I use this recipe for tamales and enchiladas"

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Ready In:: 1hr 10mins
Ingredients:: 7
Yields:: 2 cups
Serves:: 24

ingredients

4 ancho chilies (or pasilla chilies)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
1 medium onion, cut up
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon cooking oil

directions

Cut chilies open discard stems and seeds.
Cut chilies into small pieces with scissors or a knife.
Place in bowl; cover with boiling water.
Let stand 45 to 60 minutes.
Drain.
Place canned tomato puree in blender container.
Add the drained chilies.
Add onion, garlic, salt and sugar to blender.
Cover and blend until smooth.
In 1 1/2 quart saucepan combine tomato mixture and cooking oil.
Cook and stir over medium heat about 10 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.