Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce
The scent of warming chili and savory spices is enough to make anyone’s mouth water, and this Easy Homemade Enchilada Sauce is the perfect way to bring that authentic Mexican flavor to your kitchen in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp vegetable or neutral oil
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup chili powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly to toast the spices without burning them.
- Gradually pour in the broth while whisking vigorously to ensure there are no lumps.
- Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 8–10 minutes until it has thickened and turned a deep red.
- Stir in the apple cider vinegar and season with salt to taste.
- Remove from heat and use immediately in your favorite recipe or let cool for storage.