Consomé

Consome sauce in a small bowl with a ladle in it.

This Consomé is the ultimate tomato & beef or chicken thick broth that’s used for topping Tacos Dorados, Chiles Rellenos, Tostadas, Flautas or Gorditas. It’s the classic condiment to serve Mexico’s favorite dishes!

Course Sauces

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings cups

Calories 28kcal

Author Ana Frias

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

3 Roma tomatoes
¼ of a large onion white or yellow
1 large garlic clove or two small cloves, peeled
2 chile guajillos (see substitutes below) cleaned and seeded
2 cups broth Beef, chicken or vegetable
½ teaspoon each: dried oregano, salt & black pepper

Instructions

In a small to medium saucepan, add all of the ingredients and cook for 15 minutes over medium heat.
3 Roma tomatoes, ¼ of a large onion, 1 large garlic clove , 2 cups broth, ½ teaspoon each: dried oregano, salt & black pepper , 2 chile guajillos (see substitutes below)
Puree: Add the guajillos to a blender with 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Puree well.
Using a fine strainer, strain the guajillos to remove all of the pulp.
In same blender, add the rest of the vegetables and the remainder of the cooking liquid. Puree well. See note #2
In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add the sauces very carefully & slowly to make sure it doesn't splatter all over the stove!
Cook on low heat for about 10 to 15 minutes until all of the flavors have incorporated well and the sauce thickens up a little bit.
Taste for salt & pepper and add more if needed according to taste.
Drizzle hot over tacos dorados, sopes, gorditas, tostadas, etc.

Notes

Chile guajillos can be substituted with New Mexico, Ancho or Pasilla Pepper, Pasilla or Puya.
You can leave a little chunks of tomato if you like or puree very well. I like some texture on my consome so I don't mind leaving a little chuck here and there.
Storing in fridge: Before storing, let it cool down to room temperature. Store in an airtight containers. Mason jars, plastic containers, or even resealable bags work like a charm. Consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness and flavor. Freezer: Use freezer-safe containers or heavy-duty resealable bags. Make sure to leave a little room at the top if you're using containers – liquids expand when frozen. Freeze for 2 to 3 months.
Reheating: Reheat in the microwave or stovetop. Just make sure to heat it gently to maintain that lovely texture.

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