Taco Sauce

2 (28 ounce) cans canned whole tomatoes 1 small onion 1 small green bell pepper 3 teaspoons chopped jalapeno peppers 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 tea ...

Mole Sauce

This sauce is Oaxacan-style.12 ounces whole dried anchos and pasilla chiles1 to 2 chiles de ?rbol or dried chipotlesWater6 tablespoons sesame seeds1 teaspoon anise seeds1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds4 tables ...

Enchilada Sauce

This is a great enchilada sauce that can be frozen for later use.1 cup oil2 cups flour1/4 cup chili powder3 quarts water3/4 can tomato juice (tall can)2 teaspoons cinnamon (if desired)6 cloves gar ...

Green Chile Enchilada Sauce

This is New Mexico-style.2 teaspoons olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 cups green chile, peeled, seeded and chopped1 cup onion, chopped1/2 cup tomato, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 ...

Hatch Green Chile Sauce

Source: The Border Cookbook by Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison3 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups ...

Fajita Marinade

This is a good marinade for steak fajitas.1/2 teaspoon grated Mexican lime peel1/2 cup Mexican lime juice1/4 cup gold tequila or beer4 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon saltIn a ...

Quick Mole Sauce

1 jar mole paste2 teaspoons peanut oilFew squeezes of orange juiceChicken stock, as neededHeat mole paste with peanut oil, orange juice to taste and enough chicken stock to make a sauce.

Sauce for Chiles Rellenos

Serve this over chiles rellenos.2 tablespoons oil1 tablespoon flour1/4 cup chopped onionSaltPepper1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce1 bay leaf1/2 cup tomato juice1 garlic clove, mashedHeat oi ...

Enchilada Sauce from Dried Chili Powder

2 tablespoons butter or margarine2 tablespoons flour4 teaspoons red chili powder1 1/2 teaspoons cumin2 teaspoons garlic powder1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste2 1/4 cups waterSa ...

Red Chile Sauce

12 large red dried chile peppers3 tablespoons flour3 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil1 1/2 quarts water1 teaspoon salt2 cloves garlic1 pinch Mexican oreganoRemove seeds and white threads or veins ...