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Killer Red Enchilada Sauce That’s Done in 10 Minutes
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Killer Red Enchilada Sauce That’s Done in 10 Minutes

Did you know making a killer red enchilada sauce is just about as easy as opening a can? And if you buy the right kind of chili powder it totally tastes better than the store bought kind. PLUS: done in 10 minutes. Yes!

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 56 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder New Mexican variety
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • pinch cinnamon
  • 1 & 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce

Instructions

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  1. In a 2 or 3 quart pot, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. In a small bowl, combine flour, New Mexican chili powder, chipotle chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and a pinch of cinnamon.
  3. When it is frothy, add the flour mixture. Stir it together into a thick paste. It should get nice and bubbly. Stir constantly for about 1 minute (this is to cook out the raw flour flavor and toast the spices a bit.)
  4. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring. The sauce should thicken up immediately. Add the can of tomato sauce.
  5. You can thin it out with a few more tablespoons of chicken broth or water, if it is thicker than you like.
  6. Simmer over medium or medium-low heat for another 7-8 minutes to give the flavors a chance to marry.
  7. You can either use it right away, or store it in the fridge for up to a week. I like to store it in a 1-quart mason jar. You can also freeze it in a ziplock bag to have on hand.
  8. Makes about 2 and 3/4 cup enchilada sauce.

Notes

  •  *Use vegetable broth to make this vegetarian!

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25cups Calories 56kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Potassium 144mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 934IU (19%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 56

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25cups
Calories 56kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Potassium 144mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 934IU 19%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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