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Red Enchilada Sauce

Red Enchilada Sauce

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Elevate your Mexican meals with this quick and easy homemade Red Enchilada Sauce, ready in just 15 minutes! This vibrant sauce is a delightful blend of spices that enhances enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and more. Its rich flavor and enticing color will impress your family and friends during any gathering. Say goodbye to store-bought sauces and embrace this simple recipe that uses pantry staples for a fresh taste. Perfectly customizable to fit your spice preference, it’s the ideal addition to any dish needing a zesty kick.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon oregano
  • 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and salt until well combined.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a medium pot over medium heat for about one minute.
  3. Sprinkle the flour mixture over the hot oil while whisking constantly until fully combined.
  4. Add tomato paste to the pot and whisk for an additional minute.
  5. Gradually pour in the chicken broth while continuing to whisk until smooth.
  6. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for about five minutes or until thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon.

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