You would not believe that making Red Enchilada sauce at home is so easy. You wouldn't want to go for store bought enchilada sauce again. It has that true blue Mexican flavors. This recipes yields about 2 cups or 16 ounces of Enchilada sauce.
2tablespoontomato pasteor 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
3cupslow sodium chicken brothyou can also use beef broth or plain water
½teaspoondried oregano
Freshly Ground Black pepperto taste
⅛teaspoonground cinnamon
1teaspoonapple cider vinegar
¼teaspoonsaltto taste
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INSTRUCTIONS
In a medium sized mixing bowl combine all-purpose flour, chili powder, ground cumin, and garlic powder. Set aside.
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Once the oil gets hot, add the flour mixture. (make sure you add flour mixture only when the oil gets hot). Whisk together for about 2-minutes.
Add Tomato Paste. Slowly pour in Chicken Broth, and whisk until combined. Add dried oregano, freshly ground black pepper, ground cinnamon, apple cider vinegar, and salt. Crank up the heat and bring it to a slow boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes whisking often. Taste and adjust salt and seasoning. Remove from heat and use immediately in any recipe that you like!
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Best Enchilada Sauce Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 17g
Sodium 723mg31%
Potassium 751mg21%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 3815IU76%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 74mg7%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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