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Red Enchilada Sauce
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4.70 from 10 votes

Quick Red Enchilada Sauce

Why buy canned enchilada sauce when it is so easy to make it yourself at home with a handful of pantry staples.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 54kcal
Author: Danelle

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and onion powder. Add to the warm oil and whisk together. Cook for a few minutes until flour begins to turn golden.
  • Add the tomato paste to the skillet, then slowly whisk in the broth, making sure to remove any lumps. Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce for about 20 minutes, stirring often, until it thickens slightly.
  • Stir in vinegar, then salt and pepper, to taste. Store, covered in the refrigerator, for 5-7 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 476mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g