Chipotle Sausages (Salchichas en Chipotle)

Sliced sausages seared and simmered in a smooth chipotle-tomato crema sauce. Quick weeknight Mexican-style dish to serve with tortillas, rice, or chips.

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Step 1

Make the chipotle sauce (cooking time: 5 mins): Boil the tomatoes in water for about 5 minutes until the skins start to peel.

Step 2

Transfer the boiled tomatoes to a blender. Add the quarter piece of onion, garlic clove, chipotle peppers (with a spoonful of their adobo sauce), crema, and the half cup of water or broth.

Step 3

Blend until completely smooth. Set aside.

Step 4

Sear the sausages (cooking time: 5–7 mins): Heat the oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the sliced onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until translucent.

Step 6

Add the sliced sausages and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they get a nice golden brown color.

Step 7

Simmer and reduce (cooking time: 8–10 mins): Pour the blended chipotle sauce over the browned sausages.

Step 8

Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat (about 2 minutes).

Step 9

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, season with salt and pepper to taste, and let it simmer for 6 to 8 minutes. This allows the sauce to thicken and the sausages to absorb the flavors.

Step 10

Tip: Serve hot with warm tortillas, over white rice, or with tortilla chips.