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Best Chipotle Sauce for Tacos, Fajitas & More Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Sauce/Condiment
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

This creamy and smoky chipotle sauce is the perfect spicy condiment to elevate tacos, fajitas, and more. Made with a blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle peppers in adobo, fresh lime juice, and garlic, it offers a flavorful kick with a smooth texture. Quick to prepare in under 10 minutes, this versatile sauce is great for adding a smoky heat to your favorite Mexican dishes or as a dip for snacks.


Ingredients

Chipotle Sauce Ingredients

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • ½ lime, juiced
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Salt to taste


Instructions

  1. Add Ingredients: Gather the mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle peppers with some adobo sauce, fresh lime juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt to prepare for blending.
  2. Blend: Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender. Process the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring the chipotle peppers are well incorporated.
  3. Taste Test: Sample the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed by adding more lime juice for acidity or salt to enhance the flavors.

Notes

  • You can adjust the number of chipotle peppers to control the heat level of the sauce.
  • Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor; bottled lime juice may alter the taste.
  • This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Great as a dip, spread, or drizzle for tacos, fajitas, grilled meats, and roasted vegetables.