Chuy's Sauces Flashcards

Study Notes

Chuy's Sauces Overview

Ranchero (Red): Mild sauce made from roasted tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, Serrano peppers, margarine, corn starch, and vegetable stock; vegetarian-friendly.
Tex-Mex (Red): A blend of Red Chili Sauce and Chile Con Carne; varies in spiciness.
Red Chile (Red): Combines New Mexico chiles with beef base, chicken base, and roux; commonly used in Tex-Mex dishes.
Chipotle (Red): Made from chipotle peppers, tomato sauce, sugar, oregano, black pepper, and vinegar; offers a flavor profile similar to spicy BBQ.
Chile Con Carne (Red): Prepared with sirloin, onions, tomatoes, and spices along with beef base and roux; used in Tex-Mex recipes.

Green Sauces

Tomatillo (Green): A tangy sauce featuring tomatillos, cilantro, green onions, jalapeños, lime juice, and vegetable stock, thickened with corn starch; also vegetarian-friendly.
Deluxe Tomatillo (Green): Composed of Tomatillo sauce blended with sour cream and additional cilantro; maintains vegetarian status.
Green Chile (Green): Contains chiles, onions, tomatoes, chicken stock, and roux; noted as the hottest sauce option.
Hatch Green Chile (Green): Combines chiles with onions, green chile spices, beef stock, chicken spices, and corn starch for a flavorful profile.
Boom Boom (Green): A spicy chile queso sauce featuring extra melted cheese, green chiles, tomatillos, cilantro, green onions, Serranos, lime juice, and vegetable stock; suitable for vegetarians.

Description

Test your knowledge on Chuy's signature sauces with these flashcards. Explore definitions and ingredients of various sauces like Ranchero, Tex-Mex, and Red Chile. This quiz is perfect for enthusiasts of Tex-Mex cuisine.