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
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Calories
100 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Red Enchilada Sauce
Description
The Red Enchilada Sauce features a roux of flour and neutral oil cooked with chili powder, ground cumin, and dried oregano before adding beef broth, tomato sauce, and garlic. The mixture simmers to develop body and meld the flavors into a smooth, savory sauce suitable for enchiladas. Salt is added to taste to balance the spices.
Its robust yet smooth texture coats tortillas and fillings effectively, complementing dishes like cheese, chicken, or vegetable enchiladas. The sauce can be refrigerated for up to a week, making it convenient for multiple uses.
The recipe notes suggest gluten-free adaptations by substituting cornstarch for flour and alternatives for broth. Freezing is also an option to extend storage up to 3 months. These adjustments give flexibility depending on dietary needs and convenience.
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons neutral cooking oil vegetable, canola, or avocado oil, generic cooking oil
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 cups beef broth low-sodium
- 2 1/2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan stir oil, flour, chili powder, cumin, and oregano together. Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Add beef broth, tomato sauce, garlic and salt. Simmer on low heat for 15 min, stirring occasionally.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Use in a variety of recipes, like cheese enchiladas, loaded chicken enchiladas, and veggie enchiladas.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 4 cups of sauce, enough for multiple enchilada dishes.
- For gluten-free sauce, replace the flour with cornstarch to thicken the sauce.
- Freezing sauce in an airtight container preserves it for up to 3 months; thaw in refrigerator overnight before use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 100kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 596mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2535IU | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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