Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe

"This is a great sauce that takes very little time. You can adjust the seasoning some to suit your tastes, but we like it as is. You can use just chili powder for all the chili powder, but the mexican chili powder adds a nice flavor."

Original is 9 servings

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (100 g)
Calories 64.6
Total Fat - 4.7 g
Saturated Fat - 2.6 g
Cholesterol - 10.2 mg
Sodium - 291.9 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 6 g
Dietary Fiber - 2.5 g
Sugars - 1 g
Protein - 1.5 g
Calcium - 24.8 mg
Iron - 1.1 mg
Vitamin C - 2.7 mg
Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Open the can of tomato paste, set off to the side, ready to use.

Step 2

Melt butter in a sauce pan over medium heat.

Step 3

Add flour to melted butter and stir making a roux, continue to let it cook while stirring until the flour browns a bit, but not too dark. (about 2 minutes)

Step 4

Stir in the tomato paste and 1 cup of water.

Step 5

Add all the spices and the sriracha sauce and continue to stir constantly, slowly add in the remainder of the water. Heat to a low boil/simmer and let it simmer until desired consistency/thickness. You do want it to cook a bit to cook the tomato paste. (10 minutes simmering, stirring occasionally) If it becomes too thick, add more water.

Step 6

Remove from heat and let it sit for about 10 minutes to cool down so you can use it.

Tips

No special items needed.

Editorial Notes

The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.

Ingredient substitutions

Substitute olive oil for butter - This substitution will help make the sauce vegan and provide a healthier alternative.
Substitute vegetable stock for water - This substitution will add a richer flavor to the sauce and make it more flavorful.

Variations

Vegan Red Enchilada Sauce Substitute the butter with 3 tablespoons of vegan butter and replace the water with vegetable broth.

Vegan Chipotle Enchilada Sauce Substitute the butter with 3 tablespoons of vegan butter and replace the water with vegetable broth. Add 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon of chipotle powder.

Serve with

Chicken Enchiladas: Chicken enchiladas are a classic Mexican dish that pairs perfectly with this Red Enchilada Sauce. The sauce adds a nice flavor to the enchiladas, while the chicken provides a hearty and satisfying meal.

Mexican Rice: Mexican Rice is a flavorful side dish that pairs perfectly with Chicken Enchiladas. The rice provides a delicious contrast in texture and flavor to the enchiladas, and the spices in the rice complement the flavors of the Red Enchilada Sauce.

FAQ

Q: How can I adjust the seasoning?

A: You can adjust the seasoning to your tastes by adding more or less of the chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. You can also add in other spices to suit your preferences.

Q: Can I use fresh ingredients instead of dried?

A: Yes, you can substitute fresh ingredients for the dried spices. For example, you can use fresh garlic, onion, and chili peppers instead of the garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. You may need to adjust the amounts of the fresh ingredients to get the desired flavor.