Steak Sauce with Figs and Chiles
This sweet and smoky steak sauce with figs and chiles is just what you need to add a boost of flavor to your main course! And there's no added sugar or fillers.
Ingredients
- 7 ounces dried figs, (stems removed, cut into quarters)
- 2 dried chiles, (guajilllo or ancho, stems and seeds removed)
- 1/2 small sweet onion, (coarsely chopped)
- 3 large cloves garlic, (peeled)
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups water
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, (from can)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- In a large saucepan (3-quart), combine the figs, dried chiles, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and water.
- Bring everything to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the figs soften, about 40 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Remove bay leaf and discard.
- Transfer the fig mixture to a blender or food processor. Add the chipotle chile, vinegar, salt, and pepper, then process until smooth.
Notes
This recipe makes 4 cups of sauce. Each serving is 2 tablespoons.
Any extra sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Steak Sauce with Figs and Chiles
Serving Size
2 tablespoons
Amount per Serving
Calories
18
% Daily Value*
Fat
0
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0
g
0
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0
g
Cholesterol
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
67
mg
3
%
Potassium
0
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
0
g
0
%
Vitamin A
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0
mg
0
%
Calcium
0
mg
0
%
Iron
0
mg
0
%
Net carbs
3
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.