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                      RANCHERO SAUCE - MELINDA LEE

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Sauces                           Mexican

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2       md           Chopped Onions
  2       md           Cloves Garlic, Chopped
  1       md           Chopped Bell Pepper
 14       oz           Italian Plum Tomatoes
  6       oz           Chicken Broth

 In a medium skillet, saute the chopped onion and chopped garlic over medium
 heat.  Cook until soft, do not let the mixture brown.  When soft add the
 chopped bell pepper and continue to cook until the pepper is just tender,
 but still crunchy.  Remove the tomatoes from the can and tear them into
 pieces.  Add the shredded tomatoes to the mixture in the skillet. Add the
 liquid from the tomatoes along with an equal amount of chicken broth.
 Simmer the mixture for 30 to 45 minutes or until the sauce is the
 consistency you desire.  Makes about 2-1/2 cups.  From: Melinda Lee, KNX
 Food News Hour, KNX Radio, Los Angeles.



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