Description
Elevate your meals in just 15 minutes with this Easy Red Enchilada Sauce. This vibrant, flavorful sauce is a quick and healthy alternative to store-bought versions, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With a blend of fresh spices and wholesome ingredients, you can enhance tacos, enchiladas, burritos, or even use it as a dip. Plus, it’s customizable, allowing you to adjust spice levels to suit your taste. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this versatile sauce that adds zest and flair to any Mexican dish!
Ingredients
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- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp flour (all-purpose or gluten-free)
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and spices until well combined.
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the spice mixture to the hot oil and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato paste and gradually add the broth while whisking continuously.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for another 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Mix in apple cider vinegar before removing from heat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg