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Red Enchilada Sauce

Red Enchilada Sauce

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Elevate your meals with this easy Red Enchilada Sauce, crafted using simple pantry ingredients and ready in just 15 minutes. This homemade sauce is bursting with rich flavors from chili powder, cumin, and garlic, making it the perfect accompaniment for enchiladas, tacos, burritos, or even as a dipping sauce for chips. Say goodbye to store-bought sauces filled with preservatives and enjoy the satisfaction of creating your own delicious condiment at home. Customize the spice level to your liking and keep this versatile sauce on hand for family dinners or taco night!

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt (to taste)
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and salt until well mixed.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a medium pot over medium heat for about 1 minute.
  3. Sprinkle the flour mixture over the hot oil while whisking constantly until smooth. Add tomato paste and whisk for another minute.
  4. Gradually pour in chicken broth while continuously whisking until the sauce is smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes or until thickened enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon.
  • Author: Sarah DuRoss
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
  • Calories: 45
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 187mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg