Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce
This Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce is super easy and quick to make. So much tastier than storebought!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Calories 85kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp ghee , bacon drippings or fat of choice
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour (or gluten-free blend such as Bob's Red Mill)
- 2 tbsp mild chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups water or low sodium chicken stock
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt (or salt to taste)
Instructions
- Have all of your ingredients measured out into bowls and measuring cups ready to go before beginning to make the sauce. In a medium saucepan, heat the ghee or oil of choice over medium heat. Once hot, add the flour and the seasonings and immediately begin whisking together for about 1 minute. Slowly pour in the water (or stock) while whisking constantly, until combined and mixture is free of any lumps. Whisk in the tomato paste. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low and let cook, stirring often, until liquid has thickened some, about 10 minutes. Use immediately or store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
1.While I haven't personally tried the gluten-free all purpose blend flour in this recipe, other recipe creators say that it does work with the Bob's Red Mill brand.
2.The heat level of chili powders can vary. The chili powder used in my recipe was mild. You can adjust the amount based on the heat level of the one you use.
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