Red Enchilada Sauce

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Red Enchilada Sauce

Yield: 13

Author: Nush & Doza

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 20 Min

We love whipping up our own fresh enchilada sauce from scratch, which makes all the difference!

The flavor is bold, the freshness is unbeatable, and the best part? We can make it as spicy as we want. Making this is always an easy yes; plus, this enchilada sauce is super versatile; it goes a long way for so many other dishes we love to make, like tostadas, tacos, skillets, and casseroles.

Ingredients

• 9 tablespoons avocado oil (olive oil works too)
• 9 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
• ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon cayenne (or less for less spiciness)
• ¾ teaspoon salt, to taste
• Pinch of cinnamon
• 6 tablespoons tomato paste
• 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar or distilled white vinegar
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. To make it easy, combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Heat the pot over medium heat and add oil.
2. Once the oil is hot (do a flour fizzle test first), add the dry ingredients and mix.
3. After a minute or until it starts to darken a little, add the tomato paste, and slowly add the broth, whisking quickly to ensure no clumps.
4. After all broth is added, raise heat to medium-high to simmer and lower heat until a simmer is maintained, stirring regularly for about 5-7 minutes.
5. Once the sauce has thickened a little (the back of a spoon through the sauce should give some resistance), remove from heat.
6. 6. Whisk in the apple cider vinegar and season to taste with more salt and pepper.
7. 7. Use as desired and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftover red enchilada sauce in airtight glass jars or containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze in freezer-safe containers for up to 3-4 months for best quality. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly before using. This homemade sauce is not self-stable and should not be stored at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

121

Fat

10 g

Sat. Fat

1 g

Carbs

6 g

Fiber

1 g

Net carbs

6 g

Sugar

1 g

Protein

2 g

Sodium

596 mg

Cholesterol

2 mg

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