Name: Chipotle Enchilada Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon oil; 1 – 5 cloves of garlic, peeled & chopped; 1 cup chopped sweet onion; 1 cup chopped sweet pepper; 1 small chunk of dark, bittersweet chocolate (about 1/2 oz.); 3 cups canned tomatoes, blended, with juices (measured after blending); 1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 Tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, chopped; 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Ingredients

Scale

1 teaspoon oil
1 – 5 cloves of garlic, peeled & chopped
1 cup chopped sweet onion
1 cup chopped sweet pepper
1 small chunk of dark, bittersweet chocolate (about 1/2 oz.)
3 cups canned tomatoes, blended, with juices (measured after blending)
1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons sugar
2 Tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, chopped
2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Instructions

Heat the oil over medium heat in a saucepan and add the garlic, onion and bell pepper. Saute until the onion is translucent and tender.
Add the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 – 30 minutes or so, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool for a bit, then blend in a blender (or with an immersion blender) until smooth. Use for enchiladas, Mexican style casseroles or pizza sauce.

Notes

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