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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180 kcal
Course:
Condiments , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.