Red Enchilada Sauce

A rich, flavorful homemade red enchilada sauce made with chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Perfect for enchiladas, tacos, and other Mexican dishes.

mexican

Nutrition

Moderate in calories and fat from oil with some protein from stock, providing antioxidants from chili powder and spices with minimal added sugar.

19% of daily energy
28 g
Carbs
30 g
Total fat
8 g
Protein
Egg FreeHigh FibreNut FreeNutritiousPeanut FreeSesame FreeShellfish FreeSoy Free

This information is AI-estimated and percentages are of an average adult's recommended daily intake. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.


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Red Enchilada Sauce

Gimme Some Oven (Ali)

1

servings

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per serve

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Ingredients
Avocado Oil
2 tablespoon Avocado Oil or olive oil
All-purpose Flour
2 tablespoon All-purpose Flour
Chili Powder
0.25 cup Chili Powder see note below
Garlic Powder
0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Ground Cumin
0.5 teaspoon Ground Cumin
Dried Oregano
0.25 teaspoon Dried Oregano
Chicken
2 cup Chicken or vegetable stock
Fine Sea Salt
Fine Sea Salt to taste

Equipment
Small saucepan

Small saucepan

Whisk

Whisk


Instructions
1
Cook the roux and spices:
Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour and cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly. Add in the chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and oregano and cook for 1 more minute, whisking constantly.
2
Simmer:
Gradually pour in the stock, whisking constantly to combine until no lumps remain. Continue cooking until the sauce reaches a simmer. Then reduce heat to medium-low to maintain the simmer (the sauce should continue lightly bubbling) for about 10-15 minutes, uncovered, until the sauce has slightly thickened.
3
Season:
Give the sauce a taste and season with salt, as needed.
4
Serve:
Use immediately in your favorite recipe and enjoy!
Red Enchilada Sauce

Red Enchilada Sauce

Gimme Some Oven (Ali)

1

servings

0

per serve

0

minutes

A rich, flavorful homemade red enchilada sauce made with chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Perfect for enchiladas, tacos, and other Mexican dishes.

mexican
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Ingredients
Avocado Oil
2 tablespoon Avocado Oil or olive oil
All-purpose Flour
2 tablespoon All-purpose Flour
Chili Powder
0.25 cup Chili Powder see note below
Garlic Powder
0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Ground Cumin
0.5 teaspoon Ground Cumin
Dried Oregano
0.25 teaspoon Dried Oregano
Chicken
2 cup Chicken or vegetable stock
Fine Sea Salt
Fine Sea Salt to taste

Equipment
Small saucepan

Small saucepan

Whisk

Whisk


Instructions
1
Cook the roux and spices:
Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour and cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly. Add in the chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and oregano and cook for 1 more minute, whisking constantly.
2
Simmer:
Gradually pour in the stock, whisking constantly to combine until no lumps remain. Continue cooking until the sauce reaches a simmer. Then reduce heat to medium-low to maintain the simmer (the sauce should continue lightly bubbling) for about 10-15 minutes, uncovered, until the sauce has slightly thickened.
3
Season:
Give the sauce a taste and season with salt, as needed.
4
Serve:
Use immediately in your favorite recipe and enjoy!

saucescondimentsstovetopquick & easymeal prepfreezer friendlyvegetarian

Nutrition

Moderate in calories and fat from oil with some protein from stock, providing antioxidants from chili powder and spices with minimal added sugar.

19% of daily energy
28 g
Carbs
30 g
Total fat
8 g
Protein
Egg FreeHigh FibreNut FreeNutritiousPeanut FreeSesame FreeShellfish FreeSoy Free

This information is AI-estimated and percentages are of an average adult's recommended daily intake. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.