Red Enchilada Sauce
Red enchilada sauce is a snap to make homemade and so much yummier than anything you’ll buy at a store! Ready in 10 minutes, you’ll never use the canned stuff again!
I’ll admit that I used to be an avid fan of canned enchilada sauce.
Key words?
Used to be.
Once I tried homemade red enchilada sauce, I never wanted any other kind every again!
It’s full of so much flavor and easy and inexpensive to make.
You really can’t go wrong!
Especially since you can make a big batch and freeze some so you can have it on hand anytime you run into a recipe that calls for it!
What is red enchilada sauce made of?
Red enchilada sauce consists of a fat like oil, a thickening ingredient like flour and spices like chili powder and oregano.
Ingredients
To make this easy red enchilada sauce you’ll need:
- Oil– Vegetable or canola oil
- Flour– To thicken the sauce
- Spices– Chili powder, garlic powder, salt, cumin, and oregano
- Broth– Chicken broth but you could use vegetable if need be.
How to Make
This homemade red enchilada sauce couldn’t be easier to make!
To do it, heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, stir in the flour until it forms a pasty consistency.
Then, stir in the seasonings.
Once you’ve stirred in the seasoning, gradually whisk in the chicken broth.
Keep whisking constantly to remove any lumps.
Reduce the heat and let the sauce just simmer for 10-15 minutes or until thick.
Use immediately or refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to two weeks.
Enjoy!
Storing
You can store leftover enchilada sauce in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
If you prefer, you can freeze sauce in a freezer safe container for 3 to 6 months, thawing in the fridge prior to use.
Tips and Tricks
- You can add extra chili powder or red pepper flakes to make this spicier.
- Taste everything when the sauce thickens. You might want to adjust the salt.
- For a bright background, you can sprinkle in some lime zest.
Recipes that Use Red Enchilada Sauce
This homemade red enchilada sauce recipe will have you kissing the canned stuff goodbye!
Make it and enjoy in all of our favorite recipes!
Looking for recipes that use red enchilada sauce?
Try these:
- Cheesy Enchilada Tortellini With Ground Beef
- Cheesy Chicken Chilaquiles
- Pepper Jack Mac & Cheese With Chicken
- Wet Burritos Recipe
- Chicken Tamale Casserole
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Red Enchilada Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp vegetable or canola oil
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 4 Tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add flour and stir together over the heat for one minute.
- Stir in the remaining seasonings (chili powder through oregano).
- Then gradually add in the chicken broth, whisking constantly to remove lumps.
- Reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes until thick.
- Use immediately or refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to two weeks.
Notes
- You can add extra chili powder or red pepper flakes to make this spicier.
- Taste everything when the sauce thickens. You might want to adjust the salt.
- For a bright background, you can sprinkle in some lime zest.
