3 dried ancho chile peppers
4 oz dried tomatoes
3 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 beef-flavored bouillon
1 cubes
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 1/2 cup water
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium
heat; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
Cool about 15 minutes.
Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add mixture. Process
until smooth, stopping often to scrape down sides. Refrigerate up to
1 week or freeze up to 3 months.
Source: "Southern Living, August 1995".
Recipe By :
From: Caitlin Davis Carlson, Seaview,wa
Servings: 2 servings
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We hope you enjoy this Ancho Base recipe.
