Best 8 Southwest Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Southwest with our collection of tantalizing recipes. Embark on a culinary journey through the diverse regions of the Southwest, from the arid deserts of New Mexico to the lush canyons of Arizona. Discover the perfect balance of heat, spice, and smokiness in our savory Southwest sauce, a versatile condiment that elevates any dish. Experiment with our flavorful Southwest salad dressing, adding a zesty touch to your greens. Recreate the authentic flavors of the region with our easy-to-follow recipes for Southwest chicken and Southwest tacos, bursting with bold spices and fresh ingredients. Each recipe captures the essence of the Southwest, offering a unique taste experience that will transport you to the heart of this captivating region. So, prepare to spice up your meals and embark on a culinary adventure with our delectable Southwest recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOUTHWEST DIPPING SAUCE



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Very tasty and zesty Southwest style dipping sauce for veggies, chips, or onion rings.

Provided by USMCWIFE03

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons ketchup
2 tablespoons cream-style horseradish sauce
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, paprika, salt, oregano, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Store covered in the refrigerator until needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 6.7 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 167.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

SOUTHWEST SALMON WITH CILANTRO-LIME SAUCE (COOKING FOR 2)



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Salmon fillets are lightly seasoned, pan-seared to perfection and served with fresh cool sour cream, lime and cilantro sauce, all done in under 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 salmon fillets, skin on (6 oz each)
1 tablespoon Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix (from 0.85-oz package)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix sour cream, cilantro, lime peel, lime juice, honey and salt; set aside.
  • Season salmon fillets with taco seasoning mix. In 8-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add fillets to skillet, skin-side down.
  • Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until skin is browned. Turn fillets; cook 2 to 4 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork.
  • Serve salmon with cilantro-lime sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 690 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

CORKY'S SOUTHWEST STYLE BBQ SAUCE



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Make and share this Corky's Southwest Style BBQ Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Concoctionista

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h

Yield 1 pint

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup coffee, strong
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/8 cup butter
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 cup onion, small dice
1/8 cup chili pepper, small diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
cornstarch, and water slurry as needed

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large sauce pan. Add onions and cook until tender.
  • Add the garlic and chili peppers and continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Add the chili powder and stir well. Cook over moderate heat until the chili powder's flavor is developed.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for approximately 45 minutes.
  • Mix approximately 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water until it is smooth. Stir the slurry into the BBQ sauce to adjust the thickness of the sauce. Be certain to bring the sauce back to the boil before cooling to cook out the starch of the cornstarch.
  • Sauce can be used at this point or be stored under refrigeration for up to one week.

SOUTHERN FRIED FREE-RANGE CHICKEN WITH A SOUTHWEST CHIPOTLE CREAM SAUCE



Southern Fried Free-Range Chicken with a Southwest Chipotle Cream Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 eggs, beaten
4 boneless chicken breast fillets
1 cup all-purpose flour
Vegetable oil, for frying
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Chipotle cream sauce, recipe follows

Steps:

  • In a medium sized bowl, beat together 2 eggs. Dip the chicken breasts in the eggs, and then dredge in flour. Fill a medium sized pan halfway with vegetable oil and heat. When the oil is hot, place the chicken breasts in the hot oil and fry on both sides until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Top the fried chicken with chipotle cream sauce and serve with pecan rice and wilted spinach.
  • A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
  • Chipotle Cream Sauce:
  • 1 can chipotles in adobo
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • Mix together heavy cream, sour cream, and chipotles in blender (use 2 chipotles for medium hot, 3 for spicy hot). Pour into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.

BEST BBQ SAUCE YOU'LL EVER TASTE (SOUTHWEST)



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Here in Texas, we don't cook with BBQ sauce, but we love it on the side to spoon over our brisket, fajitas, chicken, etc and it has to have a little kick. I've been told over and over again that this is the best BBQ sauce they've ever had and I ought to bottle it. I love to cook, but I don't want to do it for a living--so enjoy it for free.

Provided by Pokey in San Antonio

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h20m

Yield 3-4 pint jars, 20-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups onions (chopped)
1 1/2 cups red bell peppers (chopped)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
6 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon dry mustard
2 cups ketchup
2 cups chili sauce
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons liquid smoke
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 -2 tablespoon habanero pepper (minced)

Steps:

  • Sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic in butter, just until onions are translucent.
  • Add chili powder, and dry mustard. Stir to incorporate.
  • Lower heat and add remaining ingredients. Simmer on low for at least one hour.
  • Let cool then blend smooth in food processor or use a hand held mixer (a boat motor as Emeril would say).
  • Put up in mason jars. If you actually "can" the sauce it will keep for a month or so. (There are no preservitives so be careful). If not, use what you need, it will keep in the fridg for a couple of weeks, and you can always give the rest away--your family and friends will love you for it.
  • Note: Be careful with the habenero peppers. Use gloves or put a plastic baggie over the hand you use to hold the pepper while you slice it up. Use one for medium-hot BBQ sauce, use two for down right hot. If even one is too hot for your taste, substitute a couple of jalapeno peppers.

SOUTHWEST SAUCE FOR POPPERS ALA ARBY'S



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A variation of an existing recipe (82591). A different texture and made in an immersion blender. The blender is getting to the top of my "tools I can't live without" list. Preparation time does not include roasting the garlic.

Provided by Queen Dragon Mom

Categories     Sauces

Time P1DT5m

Yield 1/2 c

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup buttermilk (Recipe #26123) or 1/4 cup crema (Mexican Crema)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 whole chipotle chiles in adobo
1 tablespoon adobo seasoning, from can
2 large garlic cloves, roasted
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lime juice

Steps:

  • Place peppers, adobo and buttermilk/crema in container for blender.
  • Blend until peppers are chopped up and everything is mixed well.
  • Add mustard, garlic and juice.
  • Blend for around 30 seconds, or until mixture is smooth.
  • There will be some small chunks of pepper and garlic, that's ok, it gives texture.
  • Add mayo, blend briefly, about 20 seconds so mayo doesn't break.
  • Refrigerate overnight, covered.
  • Use for dips, sandwiches, whatever.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.5, Fat 41, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 35.5, Sodium 1190.7, Carbohydrate 41.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 14.3, Protein 6.9

SOUTHWEST BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH JALAPENO HOLLANDAISE SAUCE



Southwest Beef Tenderloin With Jalapeno Hollandaise Sauce image

This delicious recipe is in memory of one of my most favorite southwestern restaurants that recently burned down who served something similar. The spicy jalapeno perfectly compliments the tangy, creamy hollandaise as it smothers the juicy beef. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Provided by Chef BeeGee

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 2 3 oz. pieces, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

8 beef tenderloin, filets - 3 oz.each
4 egg yolks, large
4 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
8 ounces butter, unsalted, melted and separated
salt (to season)
fresh ground black pepper (to season)
1/2 teaspoon shallot, minced
1 teaspoon jalapeno pepper, finely diced
2 ounces white wine
1 teaspoon cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
2/3 cup paprika
1/4 cup chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons thyme leaves, dry
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano leaves, dry
2 teaspoons salt
2/3 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Take beef from fridge and let it come to room temperature (about 20 min.)Preheat grill using a medium temperature
  • Prepare House Spice and set aside.
  • Prepare Jalapeno Hollandaise by melting butter over low heat in saucepan. Cool slightly. Skim foam from top of melted butter. Using a small ladle, carefully remove clear butter from saucepan, leaving remaining "milky" liquid to discard. Reserve clarified butter.
  • Place shallot, jalapeno pepper, chopped cilantro and white wine in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer over low heat until almost all of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat and cool. Prepare a double boiler by placing a stainless steel bowl over a pot of lightly simmering water. Do not let bottom of the bowl touch the water.
  • Add egg yolks, water and lemon juice, whisk vigorously until mixture thickens and turns pale yellow. Remove bowl from the pot. Add the clarified butter slowly while whisking vigorously until all the butter is incorporated.
  • Whisk in hot pepper sauce. Stir in cooled shallot/jalapeno pepper mixture and parsley. Season with salt and fresh ground black pepper. Reserve keeping slightly warm until use.
  • Dust tenderloin filets lightly with House Spice. Place on preheated grill and cook to desired temperature (med. rare is 130 degrees, then let it rest off the grill which will raise the temp another 5-10 degrees). Transfer grilled tenderloin fillets to warm serving plates and top with Jalapeno Hollandaise Sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1243.8, Fat 101.5, SaturatedFat 49.9, Cholesterol 512, Sodium 1727.1, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 66.3

SOUTHWEST CHIPOTLE SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Pepper     No-Cook

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 ounce Dijon mustard shopping list
1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
1 ounce chipotle chile in adobo, pureed
1/4 ounce fresh garlic, minced
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine mayonnaise, mustard, lime juice, chipotle and garlic. Add salt to taste. Cover and chill before sandwich preparation, or before using as a salad dressing.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • To make the sauce spicier, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • If you don't have green chili peppers, you can substitute another type of chili pepper, such as red or yellow chili peppers.
  • You can also add other vegetables to the sauce, such as diced tomatoes, corn, or black beans.
  • Serve the sauce with your favorite Mexican dishes, such as tacos, burritos, or enchiladas.

Conclusion:

This southwest sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it mild or spicy, this sauce is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make sauce, give this southwest sauce a try.

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