Description
Elevate your meals with this quick and easy homemade Red Enchilada Sauce, ready in just 15 minutes! This vibrant sauce is the perfect blend of spices and flavors that can transform any dish, whether it’s used for enchiladas, tacos, or as a zesty dip. Unlike store-bought options, this sauce is free from preservatives and artificial ingredients, allowing you to enjoy a fresh taste made from pantry staples. It’s customizable too—adjust the spice level to suit your palate. Let’s get cooking!
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
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and salt until combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a medium pot over medium heat for about one minute.
- Sprinkle the flour mixture into the pot while whisking constantly until fully blended.
- Whisk in tomato paste for one minute.
- Gradually add chicken broth while whisking until smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about five minutes or until thickened.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 258mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg