Description
Elevate your Mexican culinary creations with this quick and flavorful Red Enchilada Sauce! In just 15 minutes, you can transform simple ingredients into a rich, zesty sauce that will enhance enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and more. This homemade sauce is not only free from preservatives and additives but also incredibly budget-friendly, making it perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties alike.
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 well combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a medium pot over medium heat for about 1 minute.
- Sprinkle the flour mixture over the hot oil while whisking constantly until fully combined.
- Whisk in tomato paste and cook while stirring for an additional minute.
- Gradually add chicken broth while whisking continuously until smooth.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 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: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg