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Authentic Guajillo Sauce Recipe (Chile Colorado)

Laura Muller
Looking to add authentic Mexican flavor to your cooking? This guajillo chile sauce recipe is a must-have in your kitchen. Whether you’re making enchiladas, chilaquiles, or pozole, this traditional sauce is versatile and packed with flavor. Plus, I’ll share tips to make it healthier while keeping it delicious. Let’s dive into this traditional chile colorado sauce recipe, step by step!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Dips, Aderezos, Salsas
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 96 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Blender
  • 1 Pot
  • 1 Griddle

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz dried guajillo chiles
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp mexican oregano
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat a griddle on medium heat ad place the guajillos on top, let them toast for about 12 seconds on each side. Make sure that you take them out the grill as soon as they start smelling. This technique helps to bring the oils that are in the chiles and enhance the recipe flavor, but you can skip tis step and still have a delicious sauce.
  • Boil 4 cups of water, turn off the heat, and soak the guajillo peppers for 10 minutes or until softened (Make sure you have enough hot water to cover the dried chiles).  This step brings out their vibrant red color and smooth texture.
  • Get rid of the chili peppers branches and transfer the guajillos to a blender. Add 1 cup of soaking water, garlic, cumin, oregano, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  • Strain the blended sauce through a fine sieve to remove seeds and skin. This step ensures a velvety consistency.
  • Pour the strained sauce into a pot, add an additional cup of water, and bring it to a gentle boil. Adjust salt and water until you achieve the right consistency. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Authentic Guajillo Sauce Recipe (Chile Colorado)
Amount per Serving
Calories
96
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.2
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Sodium
 
615
mg
27
%
Potassium
 
547
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
21
g
7
%
Fiber
 
8
g
33
%
Sugar
 
12
g
13
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
7521
IU
150
%
Vitamin C
 
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
 
31
mg
3
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword chile colorado, chile colorado sauce, guajillo chili substitute, guajillo salsa, guajillo sauce
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