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Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe

Easy Homemade Enchilada Sauce takes only 3 main ingredients a handful of spices you already have in the pantry. Ten minutes later, you have a custom enchilada sauce! 

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 176 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 1/3 cup tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3 cups low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1/8 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil over medium heat in a medium saucepan. When hot, add the tomato paste, flour, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder and chili powder. Whisk until a paste forms.
  2. Pour in the broth and whisk until smooth. Increase the heat and continue to whisk until the sauce starts to thicken and provide resistance. Season with the salt and pepper, bring to a very low simmer.
  3. Reduce heat as soon as you see bubbles and serve or store.
  4. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Notes

  • If you are looking for a little more kick, try adding more chili powder, a dash of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce. Typically enchilada sauce isn't terribly spicy, but I also like mine hot! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 176kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1022mg (43%) Potassium 434mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 440IU (9%) Vitamin C 19.6mg (22%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 176

% Daily Value*

Calories 176kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1022mg 43%
Potassium 434mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 440IU 9%
Vitamin C 19.6mg 22%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

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