Description
Elevate your Mexican meals in just 15 minutes with this Easy Red Enchilada Sauce. This quick recipe combines simple ingredients to create a rich, flavorful sauce that outshines any store-bought option. Ideal for enchiladas, tacos, burritos, or even as a zesty dip for chips, this sauce is not only delicious but also a healthy alternative packed with wholesome ingredients. Customize the heat level to suit your palate by adjusting the chili powder. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a casual family dinner, this vibrant red sauce adds the perfect homemade touch to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp flour (all-purpose or gluten-free)
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and all spices.
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add spice mixture to the oil and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste; gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and mix in apple cider vinegar.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg