Chipotle Sauce Recipe
Chipotle chiles (smoked, dried jalapeño's), bacon and beef broth give this unusual tomato-based sauce its deep flavor. Use it in Braised Meat Loaf and of course, Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 - 4 Each Dried Chipotle Chilies
- 2 Slices Bacon, Diced
- 1 Small Onion, Diced
- 1/4 Cup Carrot, Diced
- 1/4 Cup Celery, Diced
- 4 Medium Tomatoes, Diced
- 1 Cup Beef Broth
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
- 1/2 Tsp. Salt
- 1/4 Tsp. Ground Black Pepper
Directions
- Soak the dried chilies in hot water for 30 minutes or until soft; drain and pat dry then rough chop.
- Meanwhile, sauté bacon in hot skillet until crispy; remove from heat and drain well on paper towel. Add onion, carrot and celery and sauté until tender; add tomato. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Once cool, add drained chilies and sautéed vegetables to a food processor. Pulse until lightly pureed, add broth, cilantro, salt and pepper; pulse until pureed and combined well.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 216g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 101 | |
| Calories from Fat 62 | 61% |
| Total Fat 6.94g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 2.29g | 9% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 623mg | 26% |
| Potassium 394mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 6.94g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 7% |
| Sugars 4.06g | 3% |
| Protein 3.66g | 6% |
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