Description
Elevate your Mexican meals with this Easy Red Enchilada Sauce, a quick and flavorful recipe that can be prepared in just 15 minutes. This homemade sauce is rich in taste, surpassing any store-bought alternatives, and is perfect for enchiladas, tacos, burritos, or as a zesty dip for chips. With simple ingredients like olive oil, spices, and chicken broth, you can create a versatile sauce that enhances any dish. Customizable to fit your spice preferences, this Easy Red Enchilada Sauce is a must-have staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp flour (all-purpose, whole wheat, or gluten-free)
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and all spices; mix well.
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the dry spice mixture to the hot oil; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste until blended; gradually add chicken broth while whisking.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in apple cider vinegar.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg