Easy Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe
Learn how to make a quick and flavorful Easy Red Enchilada Sauce right at home with this simple recipe. This versatile sauce is perfect for enhancing your favorite Mexican dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Roux: In a medium saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Add Spices: Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano, cooking for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Slowly whisk in the broth, ensuring no lumps remain. Simmer and cook for 8–10 minutes until thickened.
- Finish and Season: Remove from heat, stir in apple cider vinegar and salt to taste.
- Serve or Store: Use immediately or refrigerate for up to a week.
Notes
- Adjust chili powder for desired heat level.
- For a smoky flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika.
- To make gluten-free, use a GF flour blend or cornstarch slurry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Tbsp
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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