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Authentic Red Enchilada Sauce

This easy-to-make Authentic Red Enchilada Sauce combines common pantry ingredients with robust flavors that transform any enchilada recipe. With just 5 minutes of prep time, you'll have a homemade sauce that's both rich and delicious.
3
20 min
TOTAL TIME
153
CALORIES
$0.50
PER SERVING
Authentic Red Enchilada Sauce
Directions
8 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a small saucepan, heat the avocado oil over medium-high heat.
2
Add the all-purpose flour to the saucepan and cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly.
3
Stir in the chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, and dried oregano, and cook for another minute, whisking constantly.
4
Gradually pour in the low-sodium chicken stock, whisking constantly to combine until no lumps remain.
5
Stir in the tomato paste and continue cooking until the sauce reaches a simmer.
6
Reduce heat to medium-low to maintain the simmer, and cook uncovered for about 10-15 minutes, until the sauce has slightly thickened.
7
Taste the sauce and season with salt, as needed.
8
Use the enchilada sauce immediately in your favorite enchilada recipe and enjoy!
Health Info
Macros
12g
CARBS
10g
FAT
4g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
WHEAT
Frequently Asked Questions
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