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Easy Red Enchilada Sauce {15 minute Recipe} Recipe

Easy Red Enchilada Sauce {15 minute Recipe} Recipe
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This easy red enchilada sauce recipe is a quick and flavorful homemade sauce perfect for enchiladas, tacos, or dipping. Made with simple pantry ingredients like chili powder, cumin, garlic, and tomato paste, it takes only 15 minutes to prepare and delivers a rich, mildly spicy flavor that enhances any Mexican-inspired dish.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp flour (all-purpose, whole wheat, or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder (McCormick recommended)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Combine Spices and Flour: In a bowl, mix together the flour and all the dry spices until well combined. This mixture will help thicken and flavor your sauce.
  2. Heat Oil and Toast Spices: Preheat a large saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the flour and spice mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to toast the spices and remove the raw flour taste.
  3. Add Tomato Paste and Broth: Stir in the tomato paste to the toasted mixture. Slowly whisk in the chicken or vegetable broth, ensuring there are no lumps and the mixture is smooth.
  4. Simmer the Sauce: Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly. Remember, the sauce will thicken more as it cools.
  5. Finish with Vinegar: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar. This adds a subtle tang that brightens the flavor.
  6. Serve or Store: Your homemade red enchilada sauce is now ready to use on enchiladas, tacos, or as a dipping sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth to keep the sauce vegetarian.
  • Adjust chili powder amount to suit your preferred spice level.
  • Use gluten-free flour blends to make this recipe gluten-free.
  • The sauce thickens more as it cools; if too thick, add a splash of broth before serving.
  • Store leftover sauce in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.

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