Description
This guajillo sauce is bold, smoky, and packed with rich Mexican flavors. Perfect for tacos, enchiladas, grilled meats, and more, it’s easy to make with just a few ingredients.
Ingredients
- 6 guajillo chilies, dried, stems and seeds removed
- 2 cups hot water (for soaking)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ small onion, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup vegetable broth or water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Remove stems and seeds from the guajillo chilies. Soak them in hot water for 10-15 minutes until soft.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion, garlic, and tomato for 3-4 minutes.
- Blend soaked chilies with the sautéed mixture, cumin, oregano, vinegar, salt, and vegetable broth until smooth.
- Strain the mixture for a silky texture (optional).
- Simmer the sauce in a saucepan for 5-7 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve warm or store for later use.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by adding ancho chilies for a milder taste or arbol chilies for extra heat.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for three months.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little more broth until desired consistency is reached.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 25Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Guajillo sauce, Mexican guajillo sauce, homemade guajillo sauce, authentic guajillo sauce, easy guajillo sauce, taco sauce, enchilada sauce