Easy Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    180 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Easy Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe

This creamy, boldly-spiced homemade Red Enchilada Sauce comes together in just 20 minutes using common pantry staples! It’s just as delicious—if not better—than anything you’ll find at the store.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups chicken broth divided
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Instructions

  1. Whisk together the chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Heat the avocado oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add the flour and chili powder mixture. Whisk for 2 minutes, or until the spices become fragrant.
  2. Add the tomato paste and ¾ cup of the broth. Whisk until smooth, then slowly pour in the remaining 1 ¼ cups broth, ¼ cup at a time, stirring between each addition.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, whisking every 1-2 minutes to prevent burning, or until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Notes

  • Spice: To up the heat, use half ancho chili powder or adobo chili powder mixed with regular.
  • Storing: This sauce keeps for 5-7 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator, making it easy to prep ahead.
  • Freezing: Enchilada sauce also freezes extremely well in a freezer-safe container for up to 3-4 months.
  • Reheating: Cook sauce in a pan or skillet over medium heat until warmed through.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 180kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 955mg (40%) Potassium 183mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 510IU (10%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 180kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 955mg 40%
Potassium 183mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 510IU 10%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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