Create Authentic Mexican Red Enchilada Sauce at Home

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Red Enchilada Sauce

Mexican inspired flavors packed into a jar!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 247kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp Tomato Paste - See How To's ingredients.
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 2 tbsp Chili Powder
  • cup Flour
  • cup Canola Oil
  • ¼ tsp Cinnamon
  • ¾ tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 4 cups Vegetable Stock - See Sauces, Gravies, and Broths
  • tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

Assemble Dry Ingredients

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients and set aside.

Making the Sauce

  • In a sauce pan, heat the oil.
  • When hot, add the dry ingredient mixture to the oil and cook for approximately one minute.
  • Add the broth and allow it to come to a simmer.
  • Add the tomato paste and stir to remove any clumping.
  • Simmer until the sauce reaches your desired thickness. This may take a few minutes, so continue to stir the mixture.
  • Once you reach your desired thickness, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar.
  • As a final step, add salt and pepper to adjust to your desired taste.

Notes

Culinarian Tips, Tricks, and Suggestions:
This sauce can be stored in the freezer for later use or in a container and stored in the refrigerator for approximately a week. 
This sauce can also be canned and stored for up to a year.  To process, add a teaspoon of lemon juice or citric acid to each pint jar.  Fill jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace and process in a hot water bath for 25 minutes. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 2072mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1953IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg

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