Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4 cups
🥑 Keywords: Tex Mex, Southwestern U.S., Mexican, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, < 15 Mins, Easy
Description:
A very basic and mild red Enchilada Sauce that can be used in many ways. Can easily be made hotter by adding spices, jalapenos or using hot chili powder. It is quick and easy.
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp mild chili powder
- 4 tbsp flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce
Instructions:
- Heat the Olive Oil: In a saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil.
- Sauté Spices: Mix garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and mild chili powder into the olive oil. Sauté until fragrant and starting to brown, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Incorporate Flour: Sprinkle flour over the spice mixture and stir well to combine. Continue cooking for another minute, allowing the flour to cook and blend with the spices.
- Add Liquids: Slowly pour in the chicken broth and tomato sauce, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
- Thicken Sauce: Cook and stir the mixture until it thickens to your desired consistency, usually around 5-7 minutes.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. You can add more chili powder for heat or adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve or Store: Use the red enchilada sauce immediately as desired, or let it cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container for storage.
Serving Suggestions:
- Enchiladas: Use this red sauce over any beef, game, cheese, or poultry enchiladas for a flavorful Tex Mex experience.
- Customization: This sauce serves as an excellent base that can be easily adjusted to your preference. If you like it hotter, consider adding jalapenos, chipotles, or other spices to spice it up.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 141.8
- Fat Content: 5.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 1117.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 15.7g
- Fiber Content: 3.1g
- Sugar Content: 3.6g
- Protein Content: 7.9g
This homemade red enchilada sauce is not only easy to make but also incredibly versatile. Whether you’re whipping up a batch for enchiladas, using it as a base for chili, or drizzling it over tacos, this sauce adds a burst of flavor to any dish. Plus, with simple adjustments, you can tailor the heat level to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy the rich, savory flavors of the Southwest with this delightful sauce!