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Easy Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce

A quick and flavorful homemade red enchilada sauce made in just 15 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat oil and whisk in flour to form a roux.
  2. Add spices and toast briefly.
  3. Stir in tomato paste.
  4. Gradually whisk in broth.
  5. Simmer until thickened.
  6. Season and serve.

Notes

Adjust spice level to taste.