Description
Elevate your meals with this easy homemade red enchilada sauce that packs a punch of flavor in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this rich and versatile sauce is crafted from pantry staples, making it an ideal choice for enchiladas, tacos, burritos, or as a zesty dip. With the ability to customize the spice level to suit your taste and control over ingredient quality, you’ll enjoy a fresher and healthier alternative to store-bought options. Whether you’re cooking for family or entertaining guests, this delightful sauce will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon oregano
- 0.75 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 one minute. Add the flour mixture and whisk continually until smooth.
- Stir in tomato paste and whisk for another minute.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth while whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth. Simmer gently for about five minutes until thickened.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Adjust the chili powder to customize your desired spice level. For added depth of flavor, consider simmering longer than five minutes. Blend the sauce if you prefer a smoother texture.