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Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce
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5 from 2 votes

Homemade Red Sauce Enchilada Sauce

Delicious and easy homemade red enchilada sauce that's full of flavor and made with simple pantry staples.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: condiment
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 76kcal

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • cup chili powder
  • 2 15 ounce cans tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoon chicken bouillon like knorr
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • teaspoon ground chipotle optional - this will give it a kick
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes optional

Instructions

  • In a large skillet heat olive oil. Add flour - stir and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in chili powder, tomato sauce, and water.
  • Add bouillon, cumin, salt, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, and chipote and parsley if desired.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge up to a week.

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 712mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 4.8mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg