Red Enchilada Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Red Enchilada Sauce
Description
The recipe starts by cooking flour in oil to form a roux that gently browns, developing a nutty, savory base for the sauce. Chili powder is whisked into this roux mixture to combine the heat and spices evenly. Adding chicken stock and water thins the mixture while maintaining thickness, resulting in a smooth, sauce-like consistency. Garlic powder and salt finish the seasoning, rounding out the flavors with mild aromatic notes and seasoning balance.
The sauce simmers for 10 to 15 minutes until sufficiently thickened to coat a spoon and adhere to foods like enchiladas. It lends a rich texture and distinct red chili flavor that forms the cornerstone of traditional Mexican enchiladas or similar dishes. The use of neutral cooking oil ensures the spiciness and flavors of the chili and seasoning come forward clearly.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil vegetable or canola, generic cooking oil
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp red chili powder Gebhardt Brand recommended
- 1 cup chicken stock or broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk together, cooking until starting to brown. Add chili powder and whisk together with flour and oil mixture. The mixture will be thick and dry.
- Add water and chicken stock and whisk well until lumps are dissolved. Add in garlic powder and salt, and whisk until combined. Simmer over medium heat for approximately 10-15 minutes, until sauce begins to thicken, and sauce will coat/stick to a spoon when pulled out of sauce. Serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- You can use all chicken stock, all water, or a mix; each option slightly changes the sauce’s flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 64kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 401mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1186IU | 24% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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