Red Enchilada Sauce
Red enchilada sauce is a vibrant, rich blend that transforms your favorite Mexican dishes into culinary masterpieces. Bursting with earthy chili flavors and a hint of garlic, this sauce not only enhances enchiladas but also elevates tacos, burritos, and more. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll create a delightful sauce that brings family and friends together for a memorable fiesta. Ready to make this magic happen in your kitchen?
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 6 dried ancho chiles
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp Mexican oregano
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup vegetable broth or water
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the dried ancho chiles under cold water, then remove stems and seeds.
- Soak the chiles in boiling water for about 15-20 minutes until soft.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic in olive oil until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Drain the chiles and add them to a blender with sautéed onions, garlic, cumin, oregano, tomato sauce, vegetable broth or water, sugar, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture back into the skillet and simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 64
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 211mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg