Description
Elevate your meals with this quick and flavorful Red Enchilada Sauce! In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a homemade sauce that outshines any store-bought alternative. This zesty sauce is perfect for enhancing tacos, burritos, and even quesadillas, making it an essential staple in your kitchen. With its rich taste and customizable spice levels, this enchilada sauce is not only a versatile addition to your recipes but also a healthier option that allows you to control the ingredients. Say goodbye to preservatives and hello to fresh flavors that will impress family and friends 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 the flour, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and salt until well mixed.
- In a medium pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat for about one minute. Sprinkle in the flour mixture while whisking constantly until combined.
- Add tomato paste and continue whisking for an additional minute until well blended.
- Slowly add chicken broth while whisking continuously until smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for five minutes or until thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg