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Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe

The easiest red enchilada sauce recipe!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1.5 cups
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil (or another vegetable oil)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • pinch cayenne pepper (if want added spice)
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat and add flour into the pan. Cook for 1 minute.
  2. Combine the all-purpose flour, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, dried oregano, paprika, and cayenne pepper and add to the saucepan. Stir well, cooking for 1 minute or until spices bloom and release their flavors.
  3. Gradually pour in the chicken or vegetable broth. Whisk the mixture thoroughly to combine the ingredients.
  4. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
  5. Add a pinch of salt, or add to taste.