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Chipotle Sauce Recipe
by Robyn Savoie

Chipotle Sauce

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.

Rating: 4.5/5
Avg. 4.5/5 1 vote
Prep time: Southwestern
Cook time: Servings: 4

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

  1. Soak the dried chilies in hot water for 30 minutes or until soft; drain and pat dry then rough chop.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.