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red enchilada sauce

Red Enchilada Sauce

Amanda Cooks & Styles
The perfect enchilada sauce for enchiladas, wet burritos and more! I have been using this red enchilada sauce as my go-to sauce for years. The best part - it only takes about fifteen minutes to make from start to finish.
5 from 30 votes
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Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 1.5 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together oil and flour. Stir in tomato paste, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add water and bring sauce to a simmer.
  • Cook for 10-15 minutes until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat to let cool slightly. Use in your favorite enchilada recipes!
Keyword enchilada sauce, homemade red enchiladas, red enchilada sauce recipe
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