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Mexican-Style Tomato Sauce

3.8

(6)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

a 35-ounce can plum tomatoes, drained
1 onion, chopped coarse
2 garlic cloves, chopped coarse
2 fresh or pickled jalapeño chilies, or to taste, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Preparation

  1. In a blender purée the tomatoes with the onion, the garlic, and the chilies. In a large skillet heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking, add the tomato purée, and cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper.

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